AUREA certificate
A certificate of authenticity for coins bought directly from AUREA. Suitable as an addition to a purchase, for collectors, or as a gift.
- coins purchased from AUREA
- gift and collecting purposes
- a clear record of provenance
Coin certification and authentication
AUREA offers several levels of certification depending on the purpose and value of the coin: our own certificates of authenticity, international NGC grading, and expert opinions.
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The types of certification we offer
NGC / PMG grading
Independent certification by internationally recognised authorities. It includes a grade assessment and encapsulation of the coin.
- bullion coins
- auctions and resale
- international trade
Expert opinion
An individual expert assessment of a coin or an entire collection, without encapsulation. Suitable for legal, insurance or internal purposes.
- inheritance and insurance
- legal and court purposes
- internal records
Certification, plainly explained
Coin certification and appraisal are not a one-size-fits-all service. Each type has its purpose, its limits and makes sense in a different situation. That is why we distinguish several approaches.
AUREA certificate
The AUREA certificate serves as proof of authenticity and a description of a coin purchased from us. It is intended mainly for collecting, archiving, or as an addition to a gift. It is not international grading, nor a tool intended for trading on world markets.
International certification (NGC / PMG)
Third-party certification is an independent assessment of grade and originality with international recognition. It suits bullion pieces, auction sales, or long-term storage in a standardised protective holder in particular.
Expert opinions
An expert opinion addresses situations that call for a qualified assessment, such as inheritance, insurance, dividing a collection, or before deciding how to proceed. It does not necessarily lead to certification or grading.
Important: Not every coin needs grading, and not every situation calls for a certificate. Our aim is not to offer one universal service, but to choose the approach that makes sense for the specific item and context.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AUREA certificate?
The AUREA certificate is proof of authenticity and a description of a coin bought directly from us. It serves mainly for collecting, archiving, or as an addition to a gift. It is neither international grading nor third-party certification.
Does the AUREA certificate replace grading (NGC / PMG)?
No. The AUREA certificate does not replace international grading. It serves as confirmation of authenticity and a description of the coin within our services. For bullion pieces, auction sales or international trade we recommend third-party certification.
When does international certification (NGC / PMG) make sense?
International certification suits bullion and rare pieces in particular, where an independent authority, a standardised grade assessment and ready tradability on foreign markets matter.
What does an expert opinion address?
An expert opinion provides an individual assessment of a coin or collection, for example in cases of inheritance, insurance, division of assets, or before deciding how to proceed. It does not automatically lead to certification or grading.
Does every coin need a certificate or grading?
No. Not every coin requires certification. In many cases an expert assessment or a basic proof of authenticity is entirely sufficient. It always depends on the purpose, value and context of the particular piece.