currency collecting strategy

Submission Strategies for National Bank Notes: Why Third-Party Grading Adds More Value to Rare Charter Issues Than to Common Notes

June 15, 2026 by

Not every National Bank Note benefits equally from professional third-party grading, and submitting the wrong notes can cost collectors more in fees than they gain in resale value. This guide breaks down exactly which charter issues, denominations, and condition thresholds justify the cost of PCGS Currency or PMG encapsulation, and which ones are better left raw.

How to Build a Graded Type Set on a $5,000 Budget: Prioritizing Grades and Denominations for Maximum Coverage

June 15, 2026 by

A $5,000 budget can take you surprisingly far in building a meaningful, graded US currency type set, if you know which series to prioritize and where to compromise on grade. This guide breaks down exactly how to allocate your budget across denominations and note types for the broadest, most impressive collection possible.