GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 18, 2026 — Beginning Feb. 19, coin collectors around the United States can be among the first to experience a groundbreaking shift in how collectible coins are graded and valued. Quantitative Collectors Group (QCG), a technology-driven coin grading company, is launching its innovative OCS200 device through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign kicking off Feb. 19. Early supporters can secure the IoT-based digital microscope for a pledge of $795, a 33% discount off the projected retail price of $1,195, including a 6-month free unlimited coin scanning subscription for the first 100 backers, and a free 2-month subscription for any device after the first 100 bought through the campaign.

Designed by a team of manufacturing, electronics hardware, and software experts, the technology brings accuracy, transparency, and accessibility to coin grading, all from the comfort of home.

For generations, coin grading has relied heavily on subjective evaluations conducted by a limited number of third-party experts. Collectors mail in their coins, wait for human assessment, and receive a Sheldon Grade that can vary depending on the service used and the individual grader. QCG introduces a technology-driven approach that evaluates coins scientifically, delivering consistent, repeatable results while complementing traditional expertise with measurable data.

QCG’s OCS200, an IoT-based digital microscope, uses precision internal lighting and high-resolution imaging technology to analyze coins across five key grading areas: wear, surface preservation, luster, strike, and eye appeal.

Once scanned, QCG’s proprietary software generates a comprehensive report within 15 minutes, emailed directly to the user. The report includes the coin’s unique “fingerprint” and its estimated value, based on internet marketplace data.

“QCG isn’t here to disrupt the art of coin collecting; it’s here to make coin grading trustworthy, accessible, and affordable for all collectors,” said QCG founder Richard Colonna. “Today, traditional coin grading depends heavily on subjective expertise, while QCG introduces a quantitative approach using scientific instrumentation to support and complement that process. Using a mixed-method approach of quantitative analysis and subjective interpretation in coin grading encourages greater confidence and clarity for each coin grade.”

The QCG team brings decades of experience across manufacturing, hardware, and software industries, united by a shared passion for technological innovation and accessible coin grading. Their mission: to take the guesswork out of grading and open the door to a new era of quantitative coin grading.

By combining objective data with traditional evaluation, QCG creates a more balanced, transparent, and trustworthy grading experience.

With more than 139-million-coin collectors globally, QCG and its cloud-based platform open the door to an entirely new level of engagement and trust in the market. The platform will allow individual users to scan their own coins, eliminating costly and time-consuming third-party submissions.

“Each scan not only provides valuable data but also helps create a global database of standardized coin assessments, fostering consistency and confidence within the coin-collecting community,” Colonna said.

About Quantitative Collectors Group

West Michigan-based Quantitative Collectors Group is a new era of quantitative coin assessment. By blending technology, transparency, and trust, QCG invites collectors to embrace the future of numismatics, where accuracy meets accessibility.

For more information or to support the campaign, visit www.qcgcoins.com.