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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
FINE (F): A note which shows considerable circulation with many folds, creases and wrinkling. Paper is not excessively dirty, but may have some softness. Edges may show much handling with minor tears in the border area. Tears may not extend into the design. There will be no center hole because of folding. Colors are clear but not bright. A staple hole or two would not be considered unusual wear in a Fine note. Overall appearance is still on the desirable side.
Example - FINE - Note is somewhat limp and has horizontal and vertical folds.
