Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,212 terms across 12 categories.

8 terms in Coins & Currency starting with “N” · page 1 of 1

1. NGC gradingCoins & Currency
   This refers to the professional grading service provided by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, a leading third-party authenticator for coins and paper money. NGC assigns a numerical grade, typically ranging from 1 to 70, w
2. NGCCoins & Currency
   NGC stands for Numismatic Guaranty Company, a leading third-party grading service that encapsulates coins in tamper-evident holders to provide an objective, verifiable assessment of their condition, which directly dictat
3. ngpcgs gradeCoins & Currency
   This refers to a grading service provided by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, one of the leading third-party authenticators in the coin collecting world. When a coin receives an NGC grade, it means a professional expert
4. nickelCoins & Currency
   This refers to a specific denomination of coinage, typically made of nickel or a nickel alloy. For collectors, the specific year, mint mark, and condition of the nickel are paramount to its value. A common, circulated ni
5. note typeCoins & Currency
   This refers to the specific design, series, or variant of a paper currency note. For collectors, the note type is crucial because subtle changes in printing, paper stock, or design elements can signify a different issue,
6. note varietyCoins & Currency
   This refers to subtle differences in a banknote's design, printing, or paper stock that distinguish it from other versions of the same issue. These variations can be caused by changes in the printing plates, shifts in th
7. numismaticCoins & Currency
   This term refers to the study and collection of currency, including coins, tokens, and paper money. Numismatics is a specialized field that goes beyond simply collecting; it involves the historical, artistic, and metallu
8. numismatic valueCoins & Currency
   This refers to the specialized monetary worth of a coin based on its rarity, condition, historical significance, and demand within the collecting community, rather than its face value. Unlike bullion value, which is base