NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollar Anniversary Coins
Posted on 5/13/2021
In 1921, the US Mint retired the Morgan Dollar — a storied coin of the Old West — and introduced the Peace Dollar — a symbol of America becoming a world power. Now, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this significant transition, the US Mint has released 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars. Demand was intense for this extraordinary opportunity to own a modern-day issue of these iconic and incredibly popular American coins.
Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) is offering special label and designation options to celebrate the return of the Morgan and Peace Dollars, which were available for preorder in May and August 2021. The coins began shipping in October.
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The 2021 issues include five versions of the Morgan Dollar to commemorate the mints that produced the original coins. One has no mintmark to recognize the historic Philadelphia Mint, which did not use a mintmark. Another features the “S” mintmark of the San Francisco Mint, while the third features the “D” mintmark of the Denver Mint. The former mints in New Orleans and Carson City are celebrated with privy marks, which are raised ovals with the original “O” or “CC” mintmark.
The 2021 Peace Dollar has no mintmark and was produced by the Philadelphia Mint. Its dazzling high relief appearance is in honor of the original coin, which was struck in high relief.
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The 100th anniversary of the transition from the Morgan Dollar to the Peace Dollar in 1921 is an important event in numismatics, as these are among the most prominent and beloved American coin series. Called the “King of 19th Century Coins,” the Morgan Dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904 and again, unexpectedly, in 1921. The Peace Dollar, minted from 1921 to 1935, symbolizes the country’s modernization in the 20th century in addition to commemorating the peace achieved after World War I.
“For many people, the Morgan and Peace Dollars helped to spark the pursuit of coin collecting,” commented Mark Salzberg, NGC Chairman and Grading Finalizer. “The release of new Morgan and Peace Dollars in 2021 will appeal to virtually all collectors and inspire a new generation of numismatists.”
Available for all submitters of 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars, the NGC Morgan Dollar label and the NGC Peace Dollar label convey the industry and optimism of the American spirt embodied by these coins.
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Submitters may also select the popular NGC Early Releases or First Releases designations and labels for the 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars if they are received by NGC within the first 30 days of release. For cutoff dates, click here.
The 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars are only available in limited mintages: 175,000 for each version of the Morgan Dollar and 200,000 for the Peace Dollar.
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Submission Instructions:
- Submit coins under the Modern tier or higher.
- Coins do not need to be submitted in the US Mint packaging.
- For the fastest possible turnaround time, please write MP in bold on the outside of the shipping box.
The following designations are available for these coins:
| Designation options | Fee | Directions |
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| Early Releases | +$15 | On the US submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| First Releases | +$15 | On the US submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
The following labels are available for these coins:
| Label options | Fee | Directions |
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 Morgan Dollar #2146 |
Free | By default for 2021 Morgan Dollars. (Enter Morgan Dollar #2146 on your submission form. Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $15 fee, if applicable.) |
20230511164904710.png) Peace Dollar #2147 |
Free | By default for 2021 Peace Dollars. (Enter Peace Dollar #2147 on your submission form. Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $15 fee, if applicable.) |
 Early Releases #378 |
Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$15) | Select Early Releases and enter Early Releases #378 on your submission form. Otherwise, the default label will be used. |
 First Releases #379 |
Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$15) | Select First Releases and enter and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form. Otherwise, the default label will be used. |
 NGC Standard Brown #377 |
Free | By Request. Enter Standard Brown Label #377 on your submission form. |
Questions? Contact NGC Customer Service at service@NGCcoin.com or 1-800-NGC-COIN (1-800-642-2646).
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Bulk submissions
NGC’s First Day of Issue designation and labels are available for select bulk submissions only. To qualify for First Day of Issue, coins must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new coin issue available for sale and must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date. NGC will require that the submitter provide adequate evidence (including purchase receipts) to demonstrate the date when the coins were purchased.
For bulk submissions, contact Scott Heller at Sheller@NGCcoin.com.
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