I really like these new security chip PCGS holders

jabba

I got this coin in the mail and the holder is one of those new chip security holder it’s really cool I use the app and tap it with your smart phone pulls info and photos right up.

Zoins

Great doily too!

Don’t see enough of those!

ricko

Very nice... I do not have a chipped holder yet... soon though. Cheers, RickO

Mark

@jabba Your holder says "GEN 2". I did not realize there was a GEN 2. Does anyone know the difference between this chip and the generation 1 chip?

jtlee321

@Mark said:
@jabba Your holder says "GEN 2". I did not realize there was a GEN 2. Does anyone know the difference between this chip and the generation 1 chip?

The PCGS GEN 2.0 shield refers to the retro "Doily" certificate within the holder and not the chip itself.

Jimnight

Nice!

OldeTowneCoinShoppe

Is there a point at which "too much technology" becomes detrimental to the hobby?

Mark

@jtlee321 Thanks very much!

Batman23

@coinofglory said:
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Why am I seeing this in a couple places all of a sudden. Not sure I want to click on that link...

Batman23

Nice looking holder. Nice looking quarter too.

ECHOES

Edit,
Very Nice 25c...

YQQ

First time I see a picture of these.
Question: (not a joke): HOW does it protect the coin inside?
It appears once cracked out, the coin is on it's own???
Is there any electronic ID also on the coin?
Not trying to be critical, just asking?

Mdcoincollector2003

@YQQ said:
First time I see a picture of these.
Question: (not a joke): HOW does it protect the coin inside?
It appears once cracked out, the coin is on it's own???
Is there any electronic ID also on the coin?
Not trying to be critical, just asking?

I think it’s more of a way to ensure the authenticity of the slab since some fakes have been coming out of China recently.

Downtown1974

Great holder! I believe the submitter had to request that holder for an additional charge. I’m not sure if they still offer them, but you could choose from a retro doily, a retro green or a retro blue holder.
I can’t imagine there are a lot of those floating around.

1630Boston

Nice looking coin @jabba
alas I don't think my flip phone would work with those slabs

ambro51

I remember a decade ago the concept of chipped slabs was ridiculed on this forum. How times change. It took a decade to smash progress through 2” thick numismatic skulls. P

BStrauss3

There was an earlier thread here where some analysis of the technology was posted.

Swampboy

@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
Is there a point at which "too much technology" becomes detrimental to the hobby?

Not to my way of thinking.

MetroD

@Downtown1974 said:
Great holder! I believe the submitter had to request that holder for an additional charge. I’m not sure if they still offer them, but you could choose from a retro doily, a retro green or a retro blue holder.
I can’t imagine there are a lot of those floating around.

Great question.

Apparently, the four different versions, Gen 1.0 - 4.0, of the "PCGS Generation Series" of special labels have been retired.

Source: https://www.pcgs.com/labels

jabba

@YQQ said:
First time I see a picture of these.
Question: (not a joke): HOW does it protect the coin inside?
It appears once cracked out, the coin is on it's own???
Is there any electronic ID also on the coin?
Not trying to be critical, just asking?

It doesn’t if you crack it out it’s just another coin the chip is just in the holder I believe this was created for security against counterfeit holders now if your at a coin show you can use your smart phone to scan the chip and see everything on your phone true view, price guide, pop report, if it’s in someone’s set. If your buying online you still have to rely on the cert number to check authenticity

beholdmycape

@OldeTowneCoinShoppe said:
Is there a point at which "too much technology" becomes detrimental to the hobby?

If there is, making it extremely easy and convenient to view beautiful, high quality archival images of the coin in a slab in front of you with population and pricing information about the issue is not it

Goldminers

I am not sure, but the last few holders I have received with the new chip, felt lighter and looked clearer. Something just seemed better about how the coins looked through the plastic to me.

Zoins

@Goldminers said:
I am not sure, but the last few holders I have received with the new chip, felt lighter and looked clearer. Something just seemed better about how the coins looked through the plastic to me.

100% agree. I'm holding a Gen 6 chip holder now. It just feels lighter and the plastic clearer to me as well. The coin looks awesome in it.

Great job PCGS!

Namvet69

Me thinks the chip holder is more about protecting the holder integrity value. Not a bad thing but a sign of the times. Peace Roy

WAYNEAS

I really like the ease in which I can scan the coin slab with my phone and have it automatically added to my sets and inventory
This helps those (i.e. Me) who have typo issues lol