A look at NGC's new standard label

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Bedford, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    Well, I just got a bulk package back of Morgan dollars from NGC. They have changed their label for standard submissions it appears.
    Or maybe I missed the announcement & it's common knowledge now.

    The date, denomination, serial # & grade are offset to the left now.

    Not sure how it will work with coins that have varieties or other info needed on the label spacing wise .
    I'm not set on the look of the label but just thought it is interesting. I just got a package the other day & the labels were the same as the ones from the past year.

    So what do you think of the new look ?
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  3. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    Hmm... I don't think I like it. And I have a submission in right now... darn it.
     
  4. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    Nice coin, I don't buy labels
     
  5. Jaelus

    Jaelus The Hungarian Antiquarian Supporter

    It's a step in the wrong direction, but at least the physical slab is still excellent. Those new PCGS slabs are just awful.
     
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  6. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    I like the new PCGS label with that square bar code as I can scan it and get a lot of info real quick.
    I do like the old white ANACS holder
    But what do I know, I'm just an old collector of coins
     
  7. NSP

    NSP Well-Known Member

    I like the centering of the "older" NGC labels, but at least that Morgan helps offset the look of the less pretty label. ;)
     
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  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    The label is okay, but that 65+ is very nice!
     
  9. Yankee42

    Yankee42 Well-Known Member

    At least the coin didn't fall out.

    I don't like the new label.
     
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  10. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Don't mind the design, but the coin info should be centered.
     
  11. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    Looks more like the ones that they have been using on ancients for a while now. I kind of like it.
     
  12. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

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  13. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    At least with the $100 coin there is a picture on the right side that balances it out. I know this has a picture on the right too, but it is so light it would be better as a background, and have the text centered.
     
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  14. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    Eh, it'll take some getting used to.
    But like others. The coin is swell!
     
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  15. aubade21

    aubade21 Well-Known Member

    I would rather the info be larger and centered too. It feels like something is missing in the top right region of the holder and it bugs me a little. Maybe it would look better in hand.
     
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  16. Tater

    Tater Coin Collector

    Hum, and I just sent in 20. I do like the coin.
     
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  17. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    I can't say I'm crazy about it, but I'm guessing the reason for it is to have consistent formatting of text on all labels while allowing for large, dominant graphics to be shown on promotional labels
     
  18. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    I like that it appears they are trying to step up their game against fake slabs by making copies harder to make. However, before we pat them on the back we have to realize this is entirely defensive on their part. The moment the average collector believes slabs are easily faked is the moment all collectors, but especially slabbed collectors, will take a beating as droves of casual collectors will stop spending money on something they worry might be a fake.
     
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  19. Tater

    Tater Coin Collector

    Interesting topic about fake slabs. I am a member of NGC and do not remember any notice about the change. If I were at a show or on the internet and had seen this slab without knowledge of the change I would have thought possible fake. Maybe I missed NGC's PR release about the new slab but it would be good to get this out to the collecting community. I'm thinking we will see more of this more often in effort to increase their game against the fakes.
     
  20. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    I do find the little "globe-shaped" hologram mesmerizing. It's like the slab is staring back at you and reporting back to the mother ship. OK, maybe I find it creepy, too.
     
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  21. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    @Tater - I don't think the "slab" is new , just the label for standard graded coins.
     
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