Series of 1902 – US Notes

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.

The CVF 35 EPQ Designation for National Bank Notes: How Original Paper Quality Rewrites the Market Value Equation

June 15, 2026 by

A Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ National Bank Note can command dramatically different prices than its non-EPQ counterpart, yet many collectors still underestimate what that three-letter suffix actually means. This deep-dive explores how paper quality grading works for National Bank Notes, which series benefit most from EPQ designation, and how to spot original surfaces before you spend serious money.