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EARLY RELEASES
NGC offers the Early Releases designation for U.S. Bullion Coins released by the US Mint during the first month of release. Coins receiving this designation will be encapsulated in an NGC holder with special label, with the words EARLY RELEASES appearing beneath the year of issue and denomination on the NGC label.

To qualify for Early Releases designation all coins must be received by NGC within 30 days of their release by the US Mint, or documented as being received by an NGC approved depository within this same 30-day period. Coins being sent directly to NGC do not need to be accompanied by original packaging or shipped in sealed mint boxes, but must arrive within the time period described above. The Early Releases request must be noted on the submission invoice, and additional service fees apply for the special label and designation verification.

All Proof and Mint State Silver, Gold, and Platinum Eagle and Buffalo issues are eligible. NGC also maintains a complete list of cutoff dates for eligible coins.