The listings on Vamworld may not be complete since new
VAM's are published in occasional lists and may not be uploaded yet online. Ask the members on Vamworld discussion forum about submitting a coin for consideration to earn a
VAM number, assuming it would qualify. There's two or three Vamworld members that determine VAMs now. Leroy has retired from doing this and turned it over to them.
Coins can be rejected, not enough difference to earn a
VAM number. Minor die cracks, minor clashes, minor polishing lines etc. may not be enough. A couple years ago I submitted a
Peace dollar to Leroy that was clashed, die cracks but he said there wasn't enough there to get a
VAM number. It was still fun and I kept his rejection note with his signature.
Last I knew PCGS and NGC recognize and will label a limited number of
VAM numbers, just the major ones I think. For a fee they may add a
VAM number to a label, I don't know for sure, ask them.
Posted 02/03/2023 4:24 pm
