Resources

If you’ve come to learn more about coins and coin collecting, you are in the right place! PCGS offers expert numismatic content for thousands of U.S. and world coins.

COIN RESEARCH

 
News & Articles

Our library of news and articles covers every conceivable coin-related topic.

 
PCGS Videos

Watch hours of numismatic videos, ranging from fun to informative.

 
Books

No library card required! Read complete works from top coin authors.

 
PCGS Number Lookup

Find coin numbers that are used to complete PCGS Submission forms.

 
Glossary

Get to know numismatic terms and lingo with this comprehensive coin glossary.

 
CoinWiki

The encyclopedia of U.S. & World coins – built by you!

 
Start Here

New to coin collecting? Returning to the hobby?

 
Rare Coin Market Report

The pricing authority for vintage and modern coins.

Coin Guides

Pick a coin and dive deep into the series details that every collector should know.

Lincoln Cents
Buffalo Nickels
Walking Liberty Half Dollars
Washington Quarter
Mercury Dimes

PCGS CoinFacts

The internet’s most comprehensive U.S. coin encyclopedia, updated daily by experts.

CoinFacts Home
New Narratives
Condition Census Updates

GRADING RESEARCH

 
Coin Grading Videos

These short, informative videos provide useful coin grading tips from PCGS experts.

Grading 101: Introduction to Grading
 
Photograde

Obtain approximate grades for the ungraded coins in your collection.

Photograde
 
PCGS Grading Standards

Get the details behind the PCGS grading scale, designations and problem coins.

PCGS Grading Standards
 
PCGS Museum of Coin Holders

See the entire history of the PCGS holder and details on each generation.

PCGS Museum of Coin Holders

COMMUNITY

 
Email Newsletter

Every PCGS email newsletter, dating back to the first edition release on January 16, 2001.

 
PCGS Blog

PCGS experts discuss the latest coin news and research.

 
Shows & Events

Join PCGS as we travel to shows across the United States and beyond.