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| IBNS Journal 59-3 |
is available to download: Articles cover Hansatsu: Paper Money of Feudal Japan; 100 Francs Delacroix; WW2 Greek Counter-Inflation Currency and Allied Counterfeits of Japanese Invasion Money of Malaya. Login to download your copy. |
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| Banknote of 2020 Nominations |
The Nominations received so far are Bank of England's 20 Pound Note, Scotland's (Royal Bank of Scotland) 20 Pound Note and Northern Ireland's (Ulster Bank) 20 Pound Note. Do you know of a banknote that will be issued to the public that should be nominated for the Banknote of 2020? Send your nominations to the Banknote of the Year Co-Ordinator (banknoteoftheyear@theibns.org). |
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.
