Coin grading
Who is best at grading coins?
When it comes to coin grading and appraisal, two names stand out in the industry: PCGS and NGC. While both companies are reputable and widely used by coin and numismatic collectors in general, there are differences between them that can affect the grading process, pricing, and overall experience. In this article, we will discuss…
April 9, 2026Numismatics for Beginners: Start Collecting Coins with Confidence
If you've ever held an old coin and felt it was different—a little heavier, an unusual color, or bearing an unfamiliar date—you've already taken your first steps into the world of numismatics without even realizing it. Numismatics, simply put, is the study of coins (and sometimes banknotes and medals) in terms of their history, minting, rarity, condition, and all the subtle details that make them unique.
March 7, 2026Secrets of evaluating Fouad Al-Maliki coins
This video explains the basic criteria for evaluating the first issue of King Fuad's coins, in which he wore the royal attire (civilian formal suit), known among collectors and researchers as the Fuad Royal issue. In this section, we focus on the grading of the circulating coins to highlight the differences in their grades. You can follow the prices in detail on the coin guide…
February 14, 2021Currency rating companies
What are the ratings of currency rating companies? Currency rating companies have ratings, just like hotels, airlines, and any service-oriented organization. We only need to examine the image attached to the post to realize the significant difference between 9 currencies, all of which received a rating of 65 from 9 different companies! The two best companies in the world in the field of rating are PCGS, the oldest…
August 7, 2016