Randy A. made a post a few minutes ago that got me to pull out this bill. I do not know much at all about grading paper money. To all the guys and gals here that have a handle on this, what would an estimated grade on this one be? While I am here. I have a handfull of bills like this that have been in the family forever and plan to keep them that way. I am sure all the typical rules apply when it comes to temperature, humidity, etc. My question is if there are better long term storage "holders" for paper currency than what you see in the photos?
I'm not really a currency guy, but I do know that that is one of my favorite Gold Certificate designs I've seen. Sorry I can't help you with the grade.
In Bank Note Reporter of my May issue, has it in fine @ retail as $200.00 whole sale would be about $140.00. I feel it's a Good example. The KL# is 564 1187 1922 , since it's not a star note it would have more expensive. If VF note then, the retail would be about $2000.00
For long term storage I'd keep your notes in firm plastic sleeves. If the sleeves you are using are soft and notably pliable, I'd switch them out. Something like this would likely work well.
As long as they aren't PVC (super soft, almost rubbery as NOS mentioned) it is fine. Speaking of fine, that's about the grade of that note, probably F12-15 area. Decent example with quite nice gold coloring front and back...
If this is one of the bills you plan on keeping in the family, the grade really doesn't matter, does it?
It's still a very good, not a fine at all. If you read what mountain man's reference to the https://www.pmgnotes.com/paper-money-grading/grading-scale/ At the # 8 very good then look closely at the note. Then decide.
You think ? I see 3-4 folds and/or creases....4 rounded corners....but it's in good condition. I'm wondering if it might go as high as Ch VF/Fine 35 or 30
Serious folds, creases and wear. The grade will be 20 or lower. It's not in good condition as the reverse reveals that even more than the obv. Nice note. I have the 10, as I love the color and reverse design on the 10. Also the 10 has the portrait of Hillegas and he wasn't on anything else. (1907 and 1922 $10 gold cert.)
A holder made of "Mylar" made by Dupont is your best bet !! avoid anything Made with polyester for storage as i will break down over time and actually Damage the note ! As far as a grade for that note, good accuracy can only be achieved Through handling the note, but based on what i see your looking at an 8-10 grade scale.
