The Emirates Philatelic Association (EPA) EPAEX 2019 Stamp Exhibition is March 5-9 in Dubai.
Heritage Auctions UK, an Official Submission Center for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) and Paper Money Guaranty™ (PMG®), will be attending the EPAEX Stamp Exhibition 2019, March 5-9 at the Dragon Mart 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
As an Official Submission Center, Heritage Auctions UK accepts coins and banknotes from customers for submission to NGC, NCS and PMG and answers questions about the companies' services and benefits. Heritage Auctions UK will be at booths 3 and 4.
Heritage Auctions UK will charge customers according to the services and fees offered by NGC International UK (NGC UK), the United Kingdom affiliate of NGC, NCS and PMG. Scroll below for the NGC UK services and fees charts.
For submissions at this show only, Heritage Auctions UK will offer free NGC grading and PMG grading for any coins and/or banknotes valued over $1,000 each that are consigned to a future Heritage Auctions sale. Other banknotes will be accepted, but the regular PMG UK grading fees apply.
Coins and banknotes submitted to Heritage Auctions UK during the show can be made available for local pickup in Dubai by the end of April 2019. Clients wishing to have their coins and banknotes shipped to another destination must provide Heritage Auctions UK with a FedEx account number or arrange collection from Heritage Auctions UK's London office.
For more information, contact Nicholas Mathioudakis, Managing Director of Heritage Auctions UK, at +44 (0) 207 493 0498 or NicholasM@ha.com.
Heritage Auctions will charge the following fees for NGC, NCS and PMG submissions made at the EPAEX 2019 Stamp Exhibition. Please note that Heritage UK will charge an additional £10 handling fee per submission to cover the cost of transit to and from Dubai.
NGC Grading Tiers
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Unlimited Value WalkThrough |
All coins. Unlimited value. Includes Scratch-Resistant Holder. Ancient coins valued above £20,000 have an additional fee. |
£395.83 |
| WalkThrough |
All coins. Maximum value £75,000. Includes Scratch-Resistant Holder. Ancient coins valued above £20,000 have an additional fee. |
£216.67 |
| Express |
All coins. Maximum value £7,500. Includes Scratch-Resistant Holder. |
£58.33 |
| Standard |
All coins. Maximum value £2,500. |
£33.33 |
| Gold |
All common date gold coins. Maximum value £2,500. No Ancient coins. |
£25 |
| Value |
All non-gold coins. Maximum value £250. Ancient coins submitted under the Value tier receive a basic description / grade only. |
£17.50 |
| Modern |
All coins 1955 to present (no patterns, die trials, etc.). Maximum value £1,500. No Ancient Coins. |
£15 |
| Mixed Modern Bulk (1960–present) |
All coins 1955 to present (no patterns, die trials, etc.). Coins must be different types. Maximum value £1,500. 100-coin minimum. Special Label / Releases is included with the Modern Bulk grading fee. No Ancient coins. |
£14.16 |
| Modern Bulk |
All coins 1955 to present (no patterns, die trials, etc.). Coins must be same type. Maximum value £1,500. 100-coin minimum. Special Label / Releases is included with the Modern Bulk grading fee. No Ancient coins. |
£12.50 |
NGC Add-On Services
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Early Releases / First Releases Also select a grading tier |
Use this service to receive either the EARLY RELEASES or FIRST RELEASES designation for qualifying coins. Select only one. Visit NGCcoin.uk/CutoffDates for a list of eligible coins and submission cutoff dates. |
Tier + £6.67 |
| Special Label Also select an NGC grading tier |
Use this service to request a special NGC label. For a list of special NGC Labels, visit NGCcoin.uk/labels. Note: If you would like to have a different special labels for the coins listed on the form, write "MIXED" on the Special Label line in Section 13 and list the desired Special Label Name and # on each line next to the coin in Section 17. |
Tier + £3.33 |
| VarietyPlus® May require a grading tier |
Upon request, NGC examines coins for recognized varieties and certifies with applicable designation. Choose a grading tier according to coin value. See NGCcoin.uk/varietyplus for a complete list of varieties we recognize. If you would like a coin already graded by NGC reviewed for variety, do not select a grading tier. Select VarietyPlus service option. The VarietyPlus fee applies when requested regardless of whether NGC determines the coin to be a recognized variety. |
Tier + £11.67 |
| Mint Error May require a grading tier |
NGC examines Mint Errors and assigns a designation. Coins will be encapsulated at NGC's discretion. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. The Mint Error fee applies when requested regardless of whether NGC determines the coin to be a recognized mint error. |
Tier + £11.67 |
| NGC Oversize Holder Also select an NGC grading tier |
Coins over 45 mm in diameter are placed in an NGC Oversize Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form. |
Tier fee + £15 |
| NGC Double Thick Holder Also select an NGC grading tier |
Coins 4.5 mm to 9mm thick (and have a diameter of 45mm or less), are placed in a Double Thick Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form. |
Tier + £3.33 |
| ReGrade Also select a grading tier |
If you disagree with a grade assigned by NGC, you may submit the coin for review for a higher grade. Coin must be intact in its holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value. |
Tier fee |
| CrossOver Also select a grading tier |
Review of PCGS-holdered coins for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holders and encapsulated by NGC only if NGC determines that the coins will receive an NGC grade that is the same grade or higher than the grade assigned by PCGS. If you would like your PCGS-holdered coin certified by NGC even if NGC determines that it will receive a lower numeric grade, specify ANY in the CrossOver Minimum Grade column of the NGC Submission Form. If you would like your PCGS-holdered coin certified by NGC even if NGC determines that it will receive an NGC Details grade (or a lower numeric grade), specify DETAILS in the CrossOver Minimum Grade column of the NGC Submission Form. You may not request a minimum grade that is higher than the grade that is on the PCGS holder. Coins holdered by other grading services are not eligible for CrossOver and must be removed from their holders and submitted raw (not holdered), or they may be submitted in their holders if they are accompanied by NGC’s Consent to Remove Coin(s) from Holder(s) Form. |
Tier fee |
| Tokens and Medals Also select a grading tier |
See NGCcoin.uk/tokens for complete list of accepted types. |
Tier fee |
| ReHolder |
A coin in an NGC holder can be submitted for placement in a new holder. Maximum value £7,500. Note: Submit Double Thick Holders for ReHolder under either ReHolder or High Value ReHolder, as applicable. |
£10 |
| High Value ReHolder |
A coin in an NGC holder is placed in a new holder. Unlimited value. |
£18.33 |
| Oversize ReHolder |
A coin in an NGC Oversize Holder (coins over 45 mm), is placed in a new holder. Maximum value £7,500. |
£15 |
| High Value Oversize ReHolder |
A coin in an NGC Oversize Holder (coins over 45 mm), is placed in a new holder. Unlimited value. |
£29.17 |
NGC Imaging Services
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Internet Imaging |
If chosen, NGC provides digital imaging for coins submitted under any of its grading and service tiers for £4 per coin. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the obverse and reverse of the coin, shown encapsulated in its NGC holder. Applies to all coins on the form. |
£3.33 |
| NGC Photo Vision® (PDF) |
A PDF with high-quality enlarged images of the obverse, reverse and label information. Sent by email. |
£6.67 |
Other NGC Services
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Designation Review |
NGC-certified coins you'd like reviewed for a particular designation, such as "FB," "RB" or "★". There is no Designation Review service for " ", which must be submitted for ReGrade. For varieties, use VarietyPlus and separate from Designation Review services. Select High Value Designation Review for coins valued over £7,500. |
£11.67 per coin |
High Value Designation Review |
Select this service for Designation Review for coins valued over £7,500. |
£33.33 per coin |
| Appearance Review |
A service for review of an NGC-certified coin you believe is overgraded. |
£0 per coin |
Return Packaging |
Select this service if you would like capsules, Certificates of Authenticity and Mint boxes returned. Does not include shipping expenses, if required. |
£4.17 per form |
* The above fees do not include 20% UK VAT (if applicable).
NGC Conservation Tiers
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Standard Conservation |
All coins. 3.33% Fair Market Value (FMV) (£16.67 minimum fee). NGC grading fees additional. If NCS believes that conservation will not benefit a coin submitted under the Standard Conservation tier, it will be transferred to NGC for grading and only the NGC grading fees will apply. |
3.33% Fair Market Value (FMV) (£16.67 minimum fee) |
| NCS Gold + NGC Grading |
All uncertified gold coins, both vintage and modern, except ancient coins and coins requiring an NGC Oversize Holder (over 45 mm). Fee includes evaluation, conservation and grading / encapsulation by NGC. Maximum value £2,500 per coin. If NCS believes that conservation will not benefit a coin submitted under the NCS Gold + NGC Grading tier, it will be transferred to NGC for grading and the full fee will apply. |
£45.83 |
| NCS Modern + NGC Grading |
All uncertified coins 1955 to present, except coins requiring an NGC Oversize Holder (over 45 mm). Fee includes evaluation, conservation and grading / encapsulation by NGC. Maximum value £1,500 per coin. If NCS believes that conservation will not benefit a coin submitted under the NCS Modern + NGC Grading tier, it will be transferred to NGC and the full fee will apply. |
£25 |
* The above fees do not include 20% UK VAT (if applicable).
PMG Grading Tiers
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Unlimited Value WalkThrough |
Notes valued £40,001 and up. |
£75 + 0.83% FMV
(£375 minimum fee) |
| High Value WalkThrough |
Notes valued up to £40,000. |
£258.33 |
| WalkThrough |
Notes valued up to £20,000. |
£145.83 |
| Express |
Notes valued up to £7,500. |
£70.83 |
| Standard |
Notes valued up to £2,500. |
£37.50 |
| Economy |
Notes valued up to £750 except errors, US BEP issued bonds, specimens, proofs, essays and / or notes not listed in Paper Money of the United States by Arthur and Ira Friedberg, Standard Catalog of United States Obsolete Bank Notes 1782–1866 by James Haxby, Confederate and Southern States Currency by Grover Criswell, Military Payment Certificates by Fred Schwan, Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Bank Notes edited by R. J. Graham and Standard Catalog of World Paper Money edited by Tracy Schmidt. |
£25 |
| Economy Special |
Notes valued up to £750. All errors, US BEP issued bonds, specimens, proofs, US essays and / or notes not listed in Friedberg, Haxby, Criswell, Schwan, Charlton, or the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. |
£29.17 |
| Modern (1960–present) |
Notes valued up to £250. All notes issued 1960 to present except error notes, US BEP-issued bonds, specimens, proofs, US essays and / or notes not listed in Friedberg, Haxby, Criswell, Schwan, Charlton or the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. |
£15 |
| Bulk Consecutive Notes |
Applies to all bulk submissions: Notes valued up to £250. Fifty (50)-note minimum. The following notes are NOT eligible for bulk submission tiers: error notes, US BEP-issued bonds, specimens, proofs, US essays. Chinese notes issued from 1948 through the 1953 First Series notes (Pick numbers 800 to 859) and / or notes not listed in Friedberg, Haxby, Criswell, Schwan, Charlton or the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. All notes must be the same catalog number and all serial numbers must be in consecutive order. All vintage or modern notes are accepted provided they meet the bulk requirements above. |
£10.83 |
| Bulk Mixed Vintage (Pre-1960) |
Applies to all bulk submissions: Notes valued up to £250. Fifty (50)-note minimum. The following notes are NOT eligible for bulk submission tiers: error notes, US BEP-issued bonds, specimens, proofs, US essays. Chinese notes issued from 1948 through the 1953 First Series notes (Pick numbers 800 to 859) and / or notes not listed in Friedberg, Haxby, Criswell, Schwan, Charlton or the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Notes may be a mix of catalog numbers and / or serial numbers. |
£15 |
| Bulk Mixed Modern (1960–present) |
Applies to all bulk submissions: Notes valued up to £250. Fifty (50)-note minimum. The following notes are NOT eligible for bulk submission tiers: error notes, US BEP-issued bonds, specimens, proofs, US essays. Chinese notes issued from 1948 through the 1953 First Series notes (Pick numbers 800 to 859) and / or notes not listed in Friedberg, Haxby, Criswell, Schwan, Charlton or the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Notes may be a mix of catalog numbers and / or serial numbers. All notes issued 1960 to present are accepted provided they meet the bulk requirements above. |
£12.50 |
PMG Add-on Services
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| Early Releases / First Releases |
Use this service to receive the EARLY RELEASES or FIRST RELEASES designation for qualifying notes. Select only one. Visit PMGnotes.uk/cutoffdates for a list of eligible notes and submission cutoff dates. |
Tier + £6.67 |
| PMG Oversize Holder |
Notes sized 195 mm x 120 mm to 205 mm x 220 mm must be submitted on a separate form. |
Tier + £10 |
| Small Custom |
Available for multi-note sets, uncut sheets and notes larger than 205 x 220 mm must be submitted on a separate form. Select Small Custom Holder for sizes up to 305 mm x 350 mm. |
Tier + £18.33 |
| Large Custom |
Available for multi-note sets, uncut sheets and notes larger than 205 x 220 mm must be submitted on a separate form.
Select Large Custom Holder for sizes 305 x 350 mm to 400 x 470 mm |
Tier + £37.50 |
| ReGrade |
If you disagree with a grade assigned by PMG, you may submit the note for review for a higher grade. Note must be intact in its PMG holder. Also choose a grading tier according to note value. |
Tier fee |
| Variety |
Additional attribution not listed in Friedberg, Haxby, Criswell, Schwan, Charlton & the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. |
Tier + £4.17 |
| Pedigree |
Reserved for information pertaining to a private or public collection.(Ex: Ford Collection) |
Tier + £4.17 |
PMG ReHolders and Other Services
| Tier or Service |
Definition |
Fee |
| ReHolder |
A note in a PMG holder can be submitted for placement in a new holder. Notes valued up to £7,500. |
£10 |
| High Value ReHolder |
A note in a PMG holder can be submitted for placement in a new holder. Notes valued over £7,500. |
£18.33 |
| Appearance Review |
Review of a PMG note you believe is overgraded. |
£0 per note |
| Internet Imaging |
If chosen, PMG provides digital imaging for notes submitted under any of its grading and service tiers at £4 per note. Consists of an accurate Internet-resolution 150 dpi JPEG image of the holder's obverse and reverse. Applies to all notes on the form. |
£3.33 per note |
| Return Packaging |
Examples include Certificates of Authenticity and folders/ boxes |
£4.17 per form |
* The above fees do not include 20% UK VAT (if applicable).