PMG Now Grading Bulk, Modern, Economy and Standard Tiers Full-Time in Munich

Following the full-time launch of banknote grading services for Bulk and Modern tiers in Munich in 2024, Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) is pleased to announce that the company is offering additional services in Germany, meaning faster turnaround times for European submitters. Now, PMG submissions made under the Economy and Standard grading tiers, in addition to the Bulk and Modern tiers, are being certified by PMG’s expert team at Certified Collectibles Group – International GmbH (CCG GmbH), its affiliate in Munich, Germany.

Express, WalkThrough and Unlimited WalkThrough submissions, as well as select notes submitted under other tiers and services, will continue to be shipped with round-trip insurance to PMG’s headquarters in the United States for certification unless they are submitted to one of PMG’s on-site grading events in Europe. For a complete list of services offered by PMG’s Munich office, click here.

"As more collectors and dealers in Europe entrust their prized banknotes to PMG’s expert and impartial certification, we are continuing to enhance our services to include more local grading options, making PMG even more accessible in the region," said Steven R. Eichenbaum, CEO of the Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), which includes PMG. "With most of PMG's paper money grading services now available in Munich, submitters can expect faster turnaround times, which makes for a better and more efficient grading experience."

Select banknotes from China and Indonesia are excluded from being eligible for grading at the Munich office. The Pick #'s that are not eligible for grading in Munich are:

• All Pick Unlisted banknotes of China
• China Empire, Pick #'s AA2-A83
• China Specialized, Pick #'s S97-S3960
• China First Series PRC, Pick #'s 800-859
• Indonesia Specialized, Pick #'s S50-S531
• Republik Indonesia, Pick #'s 13-35G

Submission instructions

To submit to PMG in Munich, just follow these easy steps:

1. Join CCG GmbH here. Memberships start at $39 (USD) per year.
2. On the PMG website, click “Submit” in the menu bar, and then go to “Submission Forms.”
3. Complete the PMG Europe Submission Form.
4. Securely pack your collectibles and arrange for their delivery to our Munich office, or bring them to an event, Official Submission Center or Authorized Dealer where PMG submissions are accepted.

Important: If more than 20% of notes in a submission require adjustments because the notes were submitted under an incorrect grading tier (e.g., the value of the notes exceeds the maximum value for the selected grading tier), the entire submission will be moved to the applicable tier, the grading fee will be adjusted for all notes in the submission, and the submission may be rerouted to the US office for grading.

Questions? Contact the CCG GmbH office in Munich at +49 (0) 89 550 66 780 or Service@CollectiblesGroup.de.

About PMG

PMG's expert team of paper money graders has authenticated, graded and encapsulated more than 12 million banknotes. PMG's commitment to accuracy, consistency and integrity is backed by the comprehensive PMG Guarantee of authenticity and grade, giving buyers and sellers greater confidence. PMG is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of the authentication and grading services for collectibles. Since 1987, the Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified more than 100 million collectibles, including coins, banknotes, comic books, cards, autographs and stamps.