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Thank you for your interest in Numismatic Guaranty Company certification. The following links are provided to familiarize you with terms and descriptions that might appear on the NGC certification label and the general terms and conditions on which NGC does business. The information below is provided by and maintained by NGC and may be updated periodically to reflect current terms, conditions and descriptions.

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