Grading Banknotes – the Eternal Issue

The grading of notes continues to be an issue of concern for me. I know there are those who like the ‘assurance’ of PMG grading and indeed, I have several PMG notes. However, the AUNC grading puzzles me on some notes as I can see clearly a middle crease and some staining on the reverse…. Read more »

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Iran

My thoughts and prayers are for Nazanin who is being used as political pawn and bargaining ‘chip’. Her mental health is fragile and it is to be hoped that she will be freed soon to return to the UK to be re-united with her husband and daughter. The sales of banknotes pale into utter insignificance… Read more »

Value My Banknotes: Grade My Banknotes – Not Severely

I returned some notes to an Auction House as I was dissatisfied with the grading given to the banknotes. One note was accepted as being over-graded but not the others. It was suggested my grading may be ‘too severe’. I have re-read the IBNS guidelines and agree  I may be a bit severe on grading,… Read more »

Grading Banknotes, Valuation of Banknotes, Selling Banknotes

Recent purchases have seen some grading issues. I have bought notes purported to be in near ‘mint’ condition only to discover they are VF at best. Even an Auction House has sold some notes in grades below those advertised. I try to ensure my grades, valuation and selling price are as accurate and fair as… Read more »

Auction Sales – Pensees

Recent auction sales have seen notes selling at ‘book price’. Treasury notes selling very strongly: Operation Bernhard going way above estimates to an incredible amount, and First and Last Run notes also proving strong. There are no bargains any more and it has to be the case that banknotes  will continue to go up in… Read more »

Where Have the Banknotes Gone?

It seems at auctions there are very few banknotes being listed for sale. The supply seems to have dried up during the pandemic? If you have any spare notes…English and/or Scottish, do contact me.

Banknotes Valued and Bought

I have bought a Warren Fisher T24 and a Fforde B313 Replacement Note. These were bought through private sales via the website. They will be listed soon along with some other notes. Both notes look to be in quite high grade (I hope so) so keep your eyes peeled from Wednesday onwards as I hope… Read more »

Value my Banknotes

Every few days I am asked to value banknotes or requested to advise what can done with notes that are part of an estate. I have helped people to realise the price of some notes, the best one being a Linen Banking Company note that was worth £2,000. This was exceptional. I am always willing… Read more »

Coming Soon – Forty Bailey (B405) £20 Notes

I hope to buy a collection of Bailey £20 notes. Although there are no First or Last Runs there appear to be some Column Sorts  (AL Prefix) so it could be a really good collection to be offered at very competitive prices. Watch the ‘Recently Added’ over the coming days.

De La Rue Promotional Notes

I have some lovely and quite rare Promotional Notes for sale. The Energetic Innovation notes are wonderful. They are available with and without the original brochure. The printing features of our banknotes of use are trialled in these notes. The design is a work of art and at auction, these notes sell very well.  Have… Read more »