Congressional Jewelry and Coin Credentials
We understand the importance of having all the right credentials when it comes to selling, buying and trading precious metals, rare coins and estate jewelry. That is why we hav
is an organization founded in 1891 by George Francis Heath. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics (the study of coins) along educational, historical, and scientific lines, as well as to enhance interest in the hobby. The ANA has more than 24,000 individual members who receive many benefits, such as discounts, access to website features, and the monthly journal The Numismatist. The ANA's Colorado Springs headquarters houses its administrative offices, library, and money museum. The ANA received a federal charter from the United States Congress in 1912
ICTA exists to promote and safeguard the interests of its members, serving as the industry’s watchdog to maintain a favorable legislative and regulatory climate in the United States federal government and individual state governments. The association provides a medium through which its members may confer, consult, cooperate with, and educate governmental and other agencies to solve problems affecting their businesses.
Since 1986, PCGS has been the industry standard for the authentication and grading of rare coins. PCGS pioneered the tamper-evident, sonically sealed, high security method of coin encapsulation to allow for safe storage and peace of mind. Since then, the addition of the PCGS TrueView photo service has created the perfect way to display coins both in your home and digitally.
GIA is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts.[1] Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. The institute does so through research, gem identification and diamond grading services and a variety of educational programs. Through its library and subject experts, GIA acts as a resource of gem and jewelry information for the trade, the public and media outlets
The Professional Numismatists Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to coin collecting, as well as the buying and selling on coins and paper money.
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Founded in 1955, the PNG’s motto is Knowledge, Integrity, Responsibility, all the essential hallmarks of a reputable coin dealer. These are the key attributes you should look for when you’re choosing a rare coin dealer, paper money expert, or precious metals dealer. Every PNG member dealer has them, or they wouldn’t be part of our association.
With an unparalleled commitment to accuracy, consistency and integrity, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC®) is the world's largest and most trusted third-party grading service for coins, tokens and medals. Since 1987, NGC has graded more than 52 million coins, each one backed by the industry-leading NGC Guarantee.