'FIRST STRIKE' from NGC website

KoinDawg

Although NGC states that FIRST STRIKES on bullion coins means that were certified within 30 days of release that also put this interesting note:

"First Strike Certification
When first strike appears on a NGC certification label, it indicates that the encapsulated coin was struck during a first strike ceremony at the U.S. Mint. When the U.S. Mint releases a new coinage design, frequently a special event is held during which notable figures related to that coinage will be invited to strike the first of these coins."

At first I thought they were talking about FIRST STRIKES but then realized this was a different designation from the next paragraph.

"Numbered First Strike Editions
On several occasions, NGC has received coinage with official mint documentation stating that a particular group of coins were among the first examples produced. These will be represented on their certification label indicating that the encapsulated coin belongs to this edition. The size of the edition is also included (e.g., ONE OF FIRST 1000 STRUCK; ONE OF FIRST 50,000 STRUCK). "

So just to add confusion to the issue for collectors and dealers alike, PCGS designation of FIRST STRIKE is different from NGC FIRST STRIKE.

longtimecollector

Po- TAY- to or Po - TAH - to..........

lloydmincy

Is this a "FIRST STRIKE"???

KoinDawg

Here's an example of PCGS applying FIRST STRIKE to coins that are genuine numbered First Strikes by the traditional definition (first struck by new die)

PCGS Certifies French Mint's First Strike D-Day Commemoratives
pcgs link