NGCX Certifies a Trading Coin for the First Time in Its History

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 5, 2023)— Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) is excited to announce that the first precious metal legal tender collectible trading coins created by Celebrity Mint are being certified by NGCX™, the first 10-point grading scale for coins. Minted in .999 gold and silver, the trading coins will feature the likenesses of famous names in sports and pop culture, such as Ric Flair, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather and Pete Rose.

Celebrity Mint is debuting the trading coins certified by NGCX at the eBay booth at New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. ET, streaming on eBay Live via the eBay app. Wrestling superstar Ric Flair will be onstage during the event, stylin’ and profilin’ for fans.

Dubbed “Proofs” by Celebrity Mint, the trading coins are being produced in vivid green, pink and red colorways, with tiny mintages. Collectors will also be able to chase limited-edition golden ticket inserts featuring redemption certificates for one-of-a-kind experiences with sports legends, signed memorabilia and other prizes. The NGCX-certified trading coins will be available exclusively through eBay, with eye-catching custom NGCX labels that showcase the celebrities featured on the trading coins.

“Our mission at Celebrity Mint is to bridge the gap between coin collecting and sports memorabilia enthusiasts,” said co-founder Kenny Duncan Jr. of the Duncan Group and Houston-based U.S. Coins and Jewelry. “We set out to make the first precious metal trading card by taking a coin and reimaging it into a card. We believe that the combination of exquisite craftsmanship, innovative technology and exclusive celebrity partnerships will create a whole new level of excitement for collectors worldwide.”

“We are thrilled to be part of this incredibly innovative project with Celebrity Mint,” said Andrew Salzberg, Executive Vice President of the Certified Collectibles Group®, of which NGC is part. “U.S. Coins already has an undeniable, proven track record in the collectibles space, so it’s quite the privilege to support this newest endeavor.”