NGC Introduces New High-Security Hologram With Unique QR Codes

NGC is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its comprehensive efforts to combat counterfeiting and create a safer marketplace for NGC-certified coins, tokens and medals. Among the innovative hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate or tamper with the NGC holder.

When the square-shaped QR code at the left of the hologram is scanned by a smartphone, it swiftly takes the user to that exact collectible in NGC's Certification Verification tool. This allows a prospective buyer to quickly learn more about the collectible, including its NGC Census population data and, for many coins, its NGC Price Guide value.

In addition, the QR code enables the user to compare the collectible in hand to the high-resolution images taken by NGC at the time of encapsulation. NGC has imaged virtually every coin, token and medal that it has certified since late 2008 and makes these images available for free on its website — an essential resource for both Counterfeit Detection and numismatic research.

Initially, the new security hologram will be used with select bulk submissions to NGC's Sarasota office. In the coming weeks, the use of the new hologram will be expanded to include all submissions to NGC's Sarasota, London, Munich and Hong Kong offices. Within a few months, its use is expected to be implemented at NGC's Shanghai office. Please note that NGC is unable to accommodate requests for holders with a particular hologram.
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