So I'm currently researching PCGS for my strategic management class...

coinkid855

I happened to notice this little tidbit of info in their 10K report released in June of last year:


"We will continue to build on our fiscal 2011 success in the grading and authentication of non-U.S. coins, with particular attention to the Asian market."


Clearly, they had been thinking about opening a branch in China for a while now. Pretty interesting, I think.
I'll let you guys know if I see anything else!



-Paul

coinkid855

This is pretty cool. First off, I didn't even know PCGS authenticated autographs, but they also do this to mark the items they have authenticated:


"For additional security, in all cases when an item is fully authenticated, we tag the items with synthetic DNA-laced ink, which is odorless, colorless and tasteless and visible only when exposed to a narrow band wavelength of laser light using a hand-held, battery-powered lamp."


I doubt the coin market would like that very much!

I wonder what DNA they use?? o.O



-Paul

Bochiman

You probably just spoiled HRH's and DW's "BIG announcement news" that they are planning to release