IGA announcements, numismatic insights, and market updates from across the region.
IGA didn't begin with a service or a product — it began with a question: why does one of the world's richest numismatic histories lack a specialized reference rooted in its own region? This is the story of how the idea was born, and why we chose to start in Egypt.
Before submitting a coin or medal to IGA, ask yourself the right questions — is it worth grading, do you know its details, what is its condition, and (most importantly) never clean it. A 10-point checklist for a smarter submission.
A grade is not just a number — it is a structured reading of a coin’s condition on the 1–70 scale. Here is how to read a grade, what a Details designation means, and why a higher grade does not guarantee a price.
Rarity alone no longer defines a collectible’s value — documentation, condition, and verifiable authenticity do. Here is how professional grading turns a personal passion into a documented asset.
The coin and medal market across the MENA region is growing fast, but it needs an independent, neutral grading authority to document true value and build trust between buyers and sellers — the role IGA launches to fill from Egypt.
