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| IBNS Journal 60-3 |
Articles include: The Meinertzhagen Counterfiet,British Treasury Dardanelles Overprints 1915, G&D Counterfeited Dollars & Pounds,An Unburned Spanish 100 Pesata Note and Promotional Notes. Login to download your copy. |
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| Latest Banknote of 2021 Nominations |
The Latest Nominations for the Banknote of 2021 are: Oman's Half Rial Note & Bank of England's 50 Pound Note If you know of a note entering circulation this year that should be nominated, please email banknoteoftheyear@theibns.org with the details |
IBNS Grading Standards
EXTREMELY FINE (EF or XF): A very attractive note, with light handling. May have a maximum of three light folds or one strong crease. Paper is clean and bright with original sheen. Corners may show only the slightest evidence of rounding. There may also be the slightest sign of wear where a fold meets the edge.
Example - EXTREMELY FINE - Note the fairly sharp vertical crease at center along with minor handling creases at the upper right.
