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IBNS Journal 64-1

includes articles on Jewels of African Art, Napoleon's Forgery Of Russian Empire Assignats, Different Materials Used To Make Banknotes, Ghost Banknote Issue of Cuba, Unknown Polymer Test Note of Brazil, New Issues and Chapter News

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Banknote of 2024 Voting Open

Voting for the IBNS Banknote of 2024 has started and runs to the 17th March.

IBNS Members can vote online here - https://www.theibns.org/bnoyvote

 

IBNS Grading Standards

Article Index
IBNS Grading Standards
Grading Guide - Uncirculated
Grading Guide - About Uncirculated
Grading Guide - Extremely Fine
Grading Guide - Very Fine
Grading Guide - Fine
Grading Guide - Very Good
Grading Guide - Good
Grading Guide - Fair
Grading Guide - Poor

 

VERY GOOD (VG): A well used note, abused but still intact. Corners may have much wear and rounding, tiny nicks, tears may extend into the design, some discoloration may be present, staining may have occurred, and a small hole may be seen at center from excessive folding. Staple and pinholes are usually present, and the note itself is quite limp but NO pieces of the note can be missing. A note in VG condition may still have an overall not unattractive appearance.

Example - VERY GOOD note