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Graded Bullion Coins
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The Sheldon Scale

In regards to graded bullion, one of the most important things to know is what determines their value. 

Numismatic grading services use the Sheldon Scale to determine a coin's quality.

Only the higher grades of the Sheldon Scale (below) are relevant for grading bullion coins because any bullion coin with a grade lower than MS-68 isn't worth much more than the premium value of the coin.

(Note: MS = Mint State)

• Perfect Uncirculated (MS-70) - Perfect condition, showing no marks, blemishes or wear.  Bullion coins with this grading are of the finest quality and have the highest prices.

• Choice Uncirculated (MS-69) - An above average Uncirculated coin which may have a few light marks.

• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) - Original state from a Mint, although the coin may have some slight imperfections or blemishes.

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Numismatic Grading Services

There are four well known and respected coin grading services that collectors look for when they want to purchase a graded coin.

The Top Four Grading Services are:

• PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service
  

• NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
  

• ANACS - American Numismatic Association Certification Service

• ICG - Independent Coin Graders
  

Coins graded/certified by PCGS and NGC are the two top grading services, and their graded coins hold the highest premiums in the industry.

To learn more about graded bullion and the grading practices of the four leading third-party grading services, go to the Graded Bullion page.

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Premiums on Graded Bullion

Graded bullion coins that hold high premiums are bullion coins with low mintage figures, toned bullion coins, error bullion coins, and bullion coins with a perfect grading of MS-70.

All of these factors make a coin rarer and gives it a numismatic value with a higher premium.   In addition, the coin will carry the same high premium when it is resold.

American Eagle silver graded bullion coins, often carry lower premiums than other graded bullion coins because US silver eagle bullion coins are mass-produced.  

The American Silver Eagle proof and un-circulated graded coins are more sought after graded coins, than the bullion version.

This is why grading services specify "First Strike" on the graded American Silver Eagles to bring rarity to the bullion version of the coin.

Graded Gold and Platinum American Eagle bullion coins, often have premiums closer to their collector's edition counterparts.

Graded "Silver" Bullion Coins from countries other than the United States often carry higher premiums.

For instance, China's Silver Panda, Australia's Silver Lunar, Mexico's Silver Libertad and the UK's Silver Britannia bullion coins are minted in limited production and a lot less of them are graded, giving them a higher premium than the American Silver Eagle.

Note: Graded American Eagle Silver bullion coins and Graded American Eagle Silver "Un-Circulated" coins look very similar to one another.  

The one difference is the "Un-Circulated" version has the "W" Mint Mark on the reverse side, where the bullion version of the coin has no Mint Mark.

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List of Reputable
Graded Bullion Dealers

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All the Dealers affiliated with this guide have been vetted to ensure their business is reputable. 

However, we do not expect you to blindly trust our judgement, for that reason, below you'll find Customer Reviews, for each Dealer, to help you determine whether or not you wish to do business with them.

Each one of the listed Dealers is an Affiliated Dealer of this Guide, we receive a commission for every purchase that we refer to them.

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Note: As a suggestion to anyone interested in buying bullion from any one of the sites listed below, Please Read each company's ordering instructions and shipping rules carefully.

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BGASC

"BGASC" is a acronym for "Buy Gold And Silver Coins" they are a Precious Metals Dealer based in California.

They offer a wide selection of world gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion coin.  

Every single package BGASC ships is sent fully privately insured for its time in transit.

BGASC - PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service - Graded Bullion Coins - link

BGASC - NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - Graded Bullion Coins - link

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SD Bullion

SD Bullion is a Precious Metals Dealer located in Michigan and is part of the Silver Doctor's network.

In 2011, two doctors started the website SilverDoctors.com with one dream: To educate the masses on the value of hard assets and preparation.

The rapid success of this website gave way to the launch of SDBullion.com in March of 2012. SD Bullion now is one of the most trusted, lowest cost online retailers of bullion.

SD Bullion - PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service - Graded Bullion Coins - link

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SD Bullion

Since 2012, SD Bullion has shipped more than 300,000 orders and hit Inc. Magazines list of 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the United States twice.

They did all this while staying true to their original mission of offering the absolute lowest prices on gold bullion and silver bullion in the industry, guaranteed.

SD Bullion - NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - Graded Bullion Coins - link

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SilverGoldBull

SilverGoldBull is your trusted silver and gold dealer.

They provide you with competitive, up-to-minute pricing and we make sure your precious metals are delivered to your door discreetly and fully insured.
   
SilverGold Bull's in-house customer service representatives will work to assure your satisfaction in a timely, friendly, and professional manner. Never hesitate to get in touch - building relationships with our clients is our number one priority.

If you would like to learn more about what our customers are saying about our service, please view our customer reviews (below).

SilverGoldBull - PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service - Graded Bullion Coins - link

SilverGoldBull - NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - Graded Bullion Coins - link

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