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NGC offers the First Day of Production designation for select coins that are struck on the first day that the mint begins production of that coin. To qualify for First Day of Production, coins must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository accompanied by documentation from the mint that confirms that the coins were struck on the first day of that coin's production.

The First Day of Production designation is made available only to submitters of bulk quantities of qualifying coins. An advance request is required and there is generally a higher grading fee for the special designation verification and attribution.

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First Day of Production is listed separately in the NGC Census and appears when the variety beneath a non-designated issue is clicked.

Yes, First Day of Production coins are eligible for inclusion in the popular NGC Registry. First Day of Production coins receive the same point score as non-designated issues.

Only certain coins and/or sets will be designated First Day of Production by NGC. This designation is offered only to submitters of bulk quantities of qualifying coins. To qualify for First Day of Production, coins must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository accompanied by documentation from the mint that confirms that the coins were struck on the first day of that coin's production.