The seller advises that his chips are graded and encapsulated by TrueGrade ... a firm in Pennsylvania which is where the seller if from.

TruGrade offers this service for the indivivual that would like a coin (token or medal) and personalized label encapsulated for business or personal use. A perfect way to protect your coin from future scrapes, scratches, or fingerprints.

The obverse could contain the name of the individual or business along with a logo if requested. The design would be created by TruGrade based upon your specifications. However, these specifications are subject to acceptance and modifications based on size, position, and picture elements. These modifications are at the discretion of TruGrade. The final design would be presented by TruGrade for approval before being placed into use.*

The reverse has the disclaimer that this coin has been encapsulated for [personal or business name] by TruGrade and that no grade, certification number, or authenticity has been issued by TruGrade. By having your coins encapsulated in this offer, it is agreed by all parties that TruGrade is only encapsulating the coin and is not responsible for grade or authenticity.

The cost of this service is $4.00 per coin (medal or token). Size and thickness limitation is that of the American Eagle Silver Dollar.

A one time design set-up fee of $45.00 for a text only design and $100.00 for text and picture design will be charged.

*The specified design is for your use only. However, TruGrade retains ownership of the design.