Enjoy Extremely Fast Turnaround Times with PMG On-site Grading in Europe in April and May 2026

PMG is offering on-site grading of banknotes at the MIF Paper Money Fair in the Netherlands from April 28-May 3, 2026. With on-site grading, PMG provides its full expert and impartial authentication, grading and encapsulation services on location with an extremely fast turnaround time.

PMG has conducted on-site grading twice a year in Europe since 2022, when PMG was named the Official Grading Service of the MIF Paper Money Fair. These on-site grading events are extremely popular due to their fast turnaround times. In addition, PMG now offers full-time grading of Bulk, Modern, Economy and Standard tier submissions at its Munich office, resulting in expedited turnaround times for those tiers. All other notes can be submitted to PMG on a year-round basis for shipment to PMG headquarters in the US (with full roundtrip shipping and insurance coverage included).

About PMG

Founded in 2005, PMG is the world’s largest third-party paper money grading service with over 13 million notes certified. Every note that PMG grades is backed by the comprehensive PMG Guarantee of authenticity and grade, which gives buyers and sellers greater confidence. PMG is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of expert and impartial authentication and grading services for collectibles.

About the MIF show

The MIF Paper Money Fair 2026 will take place in the MECC Maastricht with exhibitors from all over the world, promising to be one of the largest events for dealers, investors and collectors of paper money, bonds, shares and coins. The pre-show takes place from April 28-30, 2026. (Dealers and collectors who have purchased tickets may attend the pre-show.) The Dealer Day is May 1, 2026, and the main show takes place on May 2-3, 2026. For more information, click here.

Preparing submissions

PMG will accept all modern and vintage notes (up to 10.5 x 14 inches, approximately 267 x 356 millimeters) for the PMG on-site grading events. All submissions for on-site grading events (including Bulk, Modern, Economy and Standard tier submissions) will be charged an additional € 8 fee per note. There is no additional fee for regular submissions, including Bulk, Modern, Economy and Standard submissions that are graded during the normal course of business at the Munich office. Stock and bond certificates are not accepted for on-site grading at this time.

How to submit for MIF Maastricht on-site grading

1. PMG paid Collector members and Authorized Dealers are eligible to submit for on-site grading. Not a member? Learn more and join here.


2. Select "On-site Grading" on the PMG Europe Submission Form.


3. Submissions must be brought to PMG's booth before the cutoff deadline. The anticipated cutoff deadline for PMG Authorized Dealers is 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1. The anticipated cutoff deadline for PMG Collector members is 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Cutoff deadlines may be moved earlier or later, depending on demand.


4. Notes submitted at the show will be available for pick up at the PMG booth by the end of the day on Sunday, May 3. If you do not pick up your MIF Maastricht on-site grading submissions during the show, you will be responsible for additional shipping and insurance costs.

Fees for on-site grading

For faster processing, collectors and dealers must pay by credit or debit card or at the time of submission. If payment is not made at the time of submission, notes can be returned at the time of completion IF the customer provides proof that they have paid.

Netherlands VAT (21%) will be applicable for on-site grading submissions made at the MIF show. There will be an additional € 8 grading fee per note for all submissions to the on-site grading event. Select add-on services will also be available for the standard fees listed here.

Grading tiers, services and fees: