Tape repairs are among the most damaging and deceptive alterations a collector can encounter on paper money, capable of slashing a note’s value by 80 percent or more. Learn how professional graders detect hidden repairs under ultraviolet light, which tape types leave which signatures, and how to protect yourself at shows, auctions, and dealer tables.
Read More →Artificial pressing is one of the most deceptive forms of currency manipulation in the hobby, capable of turning a circulated note into a convincing but fraudulent uncirculated specimen. Learn how to spot the telltale signs of pressing, which notes are most commonly targeted, and how this hidden damage can slash thousands of dollars from a collection’s true worth.
Read More →Understanding the line between acceptable conservation and problematic restoration can mean the difference between a slabbed, graded note and a details-qualified piece worth a fraction of the price. This guide breaks down exactly where PCGS Currency and PMG draw the line, and how collectors can protect their holdings.
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