PMG SERVICES & SUBMISSION

Submitting to PMG is easy. Please refer to Submitting for an overview of your submission options.

PMG offers several submission tiers and services to meet the needs of note collectors and professionals alike. It is necessary to choose the option that corresponds to the value and category of the notes you are submitting as well as the turnaround time you desire.

PMG accepts all US Small Size and Large Size notes for grading. Under the US service tiers, PMG also grades all Colonial notes, Fractional currency, Military Payment Certificates, Obsolete currency and Confederate States.

PMG also grades World notes attributing by Pick numbers, except for Bank of Canada and Dominion of Canada, for which Charlton numbers are used. Attribution and certification are available for notes not listed in these references.

PMG's comprehensive Written Guarantee of grade and authenticity covers all grading tiers described here.

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US Notes

GRADING TIERS   FEE (per note)   ESTIMATED TURNAROUND   REQUIREMENTS
 
WalkThrough   $125   24-hour service   US notes valued up to $50,000.
    $175       US notes valued $50,001 to $100,000.
    $250       US notes valued $100,001 to $500,000.
    $600       All US notes. Unlimited value.
 
 
Express   $75   3 working days   US notes valued at $10,000 or less.
 
 
Standard   $40   14 working days   US notes valued at $3,000 or less.
 
 
Economy   $25   21 working days   US notes valued at $1,000 or less. Five (5)-note minimum.
 
 
Bulk Submission     50-note minimum, valued up to $1,000 each. An attribution fee of $5 per note is charged when notes submitted for Bulk Services are not accompanied by proper catalog number (e.g. Friedberg, etc.).
US Small Size Consecutive Notes   $12      
US Non-consecutive Notes   $15      

World Notes

GRADING TIERS   FEE (per note)   ESTIMATED TURNAROUND   REQUIREMENTS
 
WalkThrough   $125   24-hour service   All non-US notes.
 
 
Express   $85   3 working days   Non-US notes valued at $10,000 or less.
 
 
Standard   $45   14 working days   Non-US notes valued at $3,000 or less.
 
 
Economy   $30   21 working days   Non-US notes valued at $1,000 or less. Five (5)-note minimum.
 
 
Bulk Submission Varies   50-note minimum, valued up to $1,000 each. An attribution fee of $5 per note is charged when notes submitted for Bulk Services are not accompanied by proper catalog number (e.g. Speciman, Proof and new discovery notes without sub-variety or current Pick or Charlton number, etc.).
World Consecutive Notes   $12.50      
World Non-Consecutive Notes   $20      
   
OVERSIZED NOTES. The above fees are for individual notes. Notes larger than 7 ¾" x 4 ¾" (20 cm x 12 cm) will be assessed an additional service fee of $3 per note for Oversized Holder.

The following service options are available for both US and World note submissions.
GRADING TIERS   FEE (per note)   ESTIMATED TURNAROUND   REQUIREMENTS
 
Appearance Review   No charge   12 working days   Service for review of a PMG note you believe is over-graded.
 
 
ReHolder   $10   5 working days   A note in a PMG holder can be submitted for placement in a new holder.
 
 
             
ReGrade   Tier price   According to tier chosen
Ex: Regrade Express is 3 working days		   If you disagree with a grade assigned by PMG, you may submit the note for review for a higher grade. Note must be intact in its PMG holder. Also choose a grading tier according to note value and desired turnaround time.
 
             
Internet Image   $3   No additional turnaround time   If chosen, PMG provides digital imaging for notes submitted under any of its grading and service tiers at $3 per note. Consists of an accurate Internet-resolution 72dpi "JPG" image of the holder's obverse and reverse. Applies to all notes on the invoice.