Banknotes

The condition of a note will affect its value dramatically. You should therefore familiarise yourself with the standard gradings of condition. Basically, they are as follows:- ‘UNC’ = ‘Uncirculated’ (perfect mint condition) ‘XF’ = ‘Extremely Fine’ (almost perfect – a single crease perhaps) ‘VF’ = ‘Very Fine’ (a few creases and folds, but no tears.…

Use low-slip, inert album leaves, free from banknote-harming solvents. (Multi-Master leaves are excellent value.) Keep your collection away from radiant heat, moisture and sunlight, in a safe place. Keep it neat and uncluttered. If you have two or three notes on one page, centralise each exactly, for best effect. Interleaves between pages add effect, helping…