Made by Collectors, for Collectors: we take the guesswork out of identifying the best coins for your collection
As the numismatic market continues to grow, finding quality coins for your collection or inventory is easier said than done. That's where we come in.
With third party grading dominating the market, it's important to note accurately graded coins in the same numeric grade can vary in quality.
A CNAS Sticker Helps You Buy With Confidence.
Appraised by a team of collectors, only coins meeting our grading criteria get a CNAS Sticker. Despite the widespread use of the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale, and with factors such as strike, surface preservation, and eye appeal playing into the grade, two coins in the same third party certified grade can drastically vary in quality.
What Do CNAS Stickers Really Mean?
Quality is much more than just surface preservation.
To meet our stringent grading standards, CNAS certified coins must exhibit above average technical quality for the grade, while also presenting as a visually attractive example. Such factors may include a strong strike, beaming lustre, the presence of a cameo, or toning that is appealing to the eye. In the case where our team agrees that a coin should be at least one grade designation higher, we apply our sought after Blue Sticker.
Coin Grading is Difficult. That's why We're Here.
Although every collector should strive to learn the art of coin grading, the many nuances throughout our nation's coinage make expertise in the field a difficult goal.
With so many differing grading factors among the major third party graders, it's not uncommon for the grades assigned by the major third party graders to seem inconsistent. That's why CNAS is here to help level the playing field. A CNAS sticker gives you the peace of mind knowing a coin has been handled by a Canadian expert.
Now, you might be thinking...
Does a CNAS Sticker Increase the Value of My Coin?
Although the Sticker won't directly increase the value of a coin, the quality assurance it provides will add liquidity and market interest when it comes time to sell.
With much of the coin market finding comfort in online retailers and auction houses, faith in a coin's third party grade is more important than ever. When you can only look at a coin through photos, seeing a CNAS Sticker tells you it's been examined by an expert in person.
Whether you're a dealer selling inventory or a collector looking to sell your collection, getting the most for your coins is vital. Quality is key when valuing coins, and our Sticker assures your clients a strict level of quality.
How Can I Be Sure of the Authenticity of a CNAS Sticker?
Aside from the security features designed directly into the Sticker itself, every coin that receives a CNAS Sticker is added to our "Population Report" census. An added security feature includes the stickers being ruined if they are "peeled" off the holder, making it near impossible to counterfeit a CNAS sticker.
CNAS Makes it Easy to Find the Best Quality Coins for Your Collection.
Accepting coins pre-certified from any of the four major third party grading services, CNAS will consider any coins with ICCS, PCGS, NGC, and CCCS certification.
CNAS will accept any Canadian and Provincial coins.
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