NGC Announces Modern Coin On-site Grading in Hong Kong in August

Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) will conduct on-site grading of modern coins, at the office of Certified Collectibles Group – International Hong Kong Limited (CCG Hong Kong) from August 27-31, 2025.

Most modern coins will be accepted for the NGC on-site grading event in Hong Kong. With on-site grading, NGC’s full expert and impartial authentication, grading and encapsulation services will be offered on location with an extremely fast turnaround time.

Submissions for on-site grading must be made by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, for pick up or return shipment starting Monday, September 1 or Tuesday, September 2, depending on demand. Note: Cutoff times are subject to change due to high demand. On-site grading submissions may be made at the following locations:

• The CCG Hong Kong office, until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025.
• CCG Hong Kong’s booth (J09) at the HICC, from Friday, August 29, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Note: Cutoff times are subject to change due to high demand. Check with show staff for the latest information.
• Allround Coins, which serves as an Authorized Dealer for NGC in Hong Kong, will also be accepting NGC submissions for on-site grading at their booth at the HICC. For more information, contact Allround Coins by phone at +852 2382 3002 or email: info@allroundcoins.hk.

Please write "NGC HK OS" on the shipping label or on the outside of the shipping box for all on-site grading submissions to ensure that the submission is graded during the on-site event.

About NGC

NGC is a leading third-party authentication, grading and encapsulation service for coins, tokens and medals with more than 65 million collectibles certified since 1987. Each NGC-certified coin is backed by the comprehensive NGC Guarantee of authenticity and grade, which gives buyers and sellers greater confidence.

About the Hongkong International Coin Convention

The Hongkong International Coin & Watch Convention (HICC) is a twice-a-year event that promotes Asia's coin and banknote marketplace to a broad audience. The oldest show of its kind in Hong Kong, it attracts numismatic collectors from all over the world. The August 29-31, 2025, event is being held at the BP International.

Preparing submissions

The NGC on-site grading event will be held at the office of CCG Hong Kong, NGC’s affiliate in Hong Kong, China.

NGC will accept most modern coins, tokens and medals for this event*.

*Important Notes:

• All submissions must be made using the NGC Hong Kong Submission Form.
• Submit tokens and medals on a separate submission form. The submitter must provide the relevant reference number (e.g., BHM, Diakov, Kienast, etc.).
• PCGS-graded coins for CrossOver, coins that require NGC Thick Holders (up to 9mm in thickness) and coins that require NGC Oversize Holders (up to 101.5mm in diameter and 25mm in thickness) will be accepted for on-site grading. Submit each of these types on a separate submission form.

The following coins cannot be accepted for on-site grading but can be submitted for shipment to NGC’s US Headquarters for grading:

• Vintage coins
• Modern Indian coinage (1990-present)
• Medieval (Pre-1500) Polish Denar
• Pre-1500 Hungarian Obol
• Bracteates
• Russian wire money
• Pre-1800 Islamic Hammered coins (Umayyad, Fatimid, Dinar/Dirham)
• Ancient coins
• Mint Error and VarietyPlus submissions
• Coins for Metallurgic Analysis
• Coins requiring NGC Conservation

The following coins cannot be accepted by NGC's Hong Kong office:

• Chinese cash coins

Submissions will be accepted from paid Collector members and Authorized Dealers with NGC, PMG, ASG or CGC Cards. Submissions must be made using the NGC Hong Kong Submission Form.

Not a member? For just $39 (USD) per year, you can gain direct submission privileges to NGC, PMG, ASG and CGC Cards. To join, visit NGCcoin.hk/Join.

Fees for on-site grading

For faster processing, collectors and dealers must pay by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) at the time of submission. If payment is not made at the time of submission, coins can be returned at the time of completion IF the submitter provides proof that they have paid. To pay by wire transfer, please click here for account information. Note: NGC is unable to accept cash payments.

Grading tiers, services and fees:

A complete list of NGC’s services and fees for the Hong Kong on-site grading event is below. All fees and maximum values are in USD. The NGC Grading Tiers and ReHolder fees listed below include an additional $5 fee per coin for on-site grading. To view NGC’s services and fees as a PDF, click here.

Note: The maximum number of coins per submission form is 50 for non-bulk grading tiers and 200 for bulk grading tiers. Use additional submission forms for larger quantities.

For more information and to submit, contact CCG Hong Kong

Suites 1208-10, 12/F, Tower 1,
The Gateway, Harbour City
25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Phone: +852 2115-3639
Email: Service@CollectiblesGroup.hk
By Appointment Only