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Hello @tartamimmi, Great question! First, let me share that the full access to these tools is also available with your free membership. You do not need a paid membership to use the online tools and resources. Paid membership is required to submit coins for grading and the higher tiers of membership offer more savings on grading fees. To view the resources, you have access to click the "Resources" tab near the top of the webpage. Feel free to explore these pages to see what they have to offer. If you have any other questions, please let us know. Have a good day!

Hello @tartamimmi, Thank you for your question! I need to reach out to our medal grader to confirm if this is an error. If it is a labeling error and you are the coin owner, we will be happy to correct the issue. I will reply to you as soon as I receive a response. Thank you for your patience.

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Hello @Dascher, Thank you for reaching out to us and for sharing the beautiful close- up photos of you coin. A variety is a coin that differs from its basic design type in some distinctive way and is thus differentiated by collectors, while a mint error is the result of human or mechanical error during manufacturing. NGC may recognize a double die as a variety but does not recognize machine doubling as a variety. I would not be able to offer an evaluation via photos and the coins would need to be examined by our expert graders to determine whether the doubling qualifies for a variety as a double die. To choose this service, you will choose the VarietyPlus service on the submission form not Mint Error. If you feel it is more likely that the coin is doubled due to a striking error, this will fall under Mint Error service. Regarding mint errors, it is also important to note that very common errors or errors that are within mint tolerances do not receive mint error designations. Since the doubling is fairly minor, it may not qualify for designation as a strike error. Keep in mind, when submitted for VarietyPlus and/or Mint Error service that fees do apply regardless of the final designation. Some related reading: Variety vs. Mint Error | NGC (ngccoin.com) Double Dies vs. Machine Doubling | NGC (ngccoin.com) I hope this information is helpful. Have a wonderful day!