The GreatCollections Coin and Paper Money Glossary


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ANACS


ANACS (American Numismatic Association Certification Service), is considered one of the oldest coin grading entity in the United States. They authenticate and evaluate coins for quality, sealing them with a certified grade in tamper-evident holders. ANACS began grading coins in March of 1979, although the company was founded in 1972 as the American Numismatic Association's authentication service. ANACS coins can only be listed at GreatCollections with a $1 minimum bid (ie. unreserved).


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