PMG vs PCGS: Which One Is Actually Better?
Same scale, completely different execution above grade 64. Where the standards diverge and a decision framework for which service to use on which notes.
Topic · Grading Basics
Grading Basics
Start here. These guides cover the 70-point scale, the language graders use, and the mechanics that explain why the same note can sell at wildly different prices depending on who graded it.
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What Is Paper Money Grading? The Hidden Science of Value
The 1–70 scale, the authentication ritual, and why a single fold can move a note from thousands to hundreds. The complete foundation for every other topic on this site.
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Paper Money Grading Scale Basics
A beginner friendly mental model for the 0-70 scale and what actually moves the number.