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Counterfeits, misinformation top list of major numismatic challenges
Numismatic Guaranty Corp., a third-party grading service based in Florida, highlights authentic and counterfeit holders. The firm advises collectors to reference certification numbers and use its online verification tool to compare coins, labels and holders offered on the marketplace. Photo via NGCcoin.com.
As Rocky Balboa once declared, “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows.” While the fictional boxer was referring to the “mean and nasty” world in general, the statement also extends to specific matters, including numismatics. Like just about everything else, the hobby is ripe with misinformation and scams, and ongoing technological advancements and changing social... Continue reading →