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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mpcusa, post: 4234800, member: 26550&quot;]Here,s a good explanation from (PMG)</p><p><br /></p><p>EPQ</p><p>An Exceptional Paper Quality (EPQ) note is, in the opinion of PMG graders, completely original. EPQ notes will not have been physically, chemically, or materially processed to give the appearance of a higher grade. Notes exhibiting normal wear-and-tear for their grade are eligible. All notes graded Very Fine 25 and higher will be evaluated for the EPQ designation. Notes must qualify for the EPQ designation to grade Gem Uncirculated 65 and higher.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>PMG assigns the PMG Star () Designation to notes with exceptional eye appeal for their assigned grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>While eye appeal is one of the most subjective characteristics of notes, there are general standards which numismatists typically use to define exceptional eye appeal. To receive a from PMG, notes must exhibit exceptionally strong plate and / or overprint embossing, vibrant ink color, and pristine paper quality exceeding the well-established standards used to determine the Exceptional Paper Quality (EPQ) Designation.</p><p><br /></p><p>All US and world notes are automatically evaluated for the distinction of the PMG Star () Designation. Notes that do not qualify for the EPQ Designation will be disqualified from receiving the Star Designation.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is important to note that the is assigned irrespective of the note’s numeric grade. For example, a PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 may be at the low, middle or high end of the PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>Notes graded PMG Gem Uncirculated 70 must also qualify for the PMG Star () and EPQ Designations.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>PPQ basically the same except it,s a PCGS grading product, though they didnt </p><p>have the (STAR) designation.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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