This is the news that will delight all South African numismatists. As of end June 2012, they can have their coins graded by SANGS.

SANGS, short for South African Numismatic Grading Service, is ready to accept coins for grading, encapsulating and sealing. No more need to send your rare treasures half the way across the world!

If you come to the Johannesburg Coin Show on Saturday 30 June 2012 and hand in your coins to SANGS for grading, you will qualify for a 15% discount.

For more information about the Coin Show special and to get the full price list, contact Gold Reef City Mint on 011 8735090 or Alec Kaplan and Son on 011 485 2195 or 011 640 6325. As always, T&Cs apply.

Read more about SANGS in this bidorbuy Forum thread.

Particularly note that SANGS has the backing of South African Association of Numismatic Dealers (SAAND) and all numismatic societies and associations in South Africa. SANGS is committed to operating in a transparent, ethical, efficient and reliable manner, in accordance with the principles and the code of ethics of these organisations.

In short, SA’s own numismatic grading service  is ready to compete with the well known companies like NGC and PCGS by offering the same, or higher, levels when it comes to professionalism, reliability and turnaround time.