PMG Graded Banknotes
Professionally graded and certified Asian paper money, including British India, Burma, Thailand, specimen notes, and selected world issues
PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) is a major third-party banknote grading and authentication service. PMG-certified notes are independently examined, assigned a grade using the 70-point numerical scale, and encapsulated in tamper-evident holders to provide collectors with a standardized assessment of authenticity and condition.
NumisAsia is a PMG Authorized Dealer. Our inventory includes PMG graded banknotes from British India, Burma, Thailand, and other Asian countries, together with specimen notes and selected world paper money.
Featured PMG Banknotes
Selected PMG-certified banknotes from Asia, including rare issues, specimens, and high-grade paper money
Union of Burma Bank 50 Kyats 1979 Pick 60
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British India 1 Rupee King George V Pick 14b
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Bangladesh 500 Taka 1982 Pick 30a
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Thailand 20 Baht 2003 Specimen Pick 109s
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Laos 1000 Kip TDLR Specimen Pick 18s
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Sri Lanka 500 Rupees Specimen Pick 100as
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Certified banknotes from our core Asian specialties and selected world paper money
British India
PMG-certified Government of India and RBI notes, including King George V, King George VI, high denominations, scarce varieties, and Persian Gulf issues.
British Burma
PMG-graded British Burma notes, including King George VI Peacock issues, wartime overprints, transitional currency, and scarce high-grade examples.
Thailand
PMG-certified Siam and Thailand banknotes, from early series and royal portraits to commemoratives, specimens, scarce varieties, and modern issues.
Other Asian Countries
PMG-certified banknotes from Ceylon, Malaya, Nepal, Pakistan, Laos, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and other Asian issuing authorities and historical periods.
Specimen Banknotes
PMG-certified specimens, color trials, proofs, unadopted designs, and archival material from Asia and the wider world of paper money.
World Paper Money
Selected PMG-certified banknotes from outside Asia, covering diverse countries, historical periods, denominations, designs, and specialized collecting themes.
Why Collect PMG Graded Banknotes?
Independent authentication, standardized grading, protective encapsulation, and greater market confidence
Authentication
PMG certification provides independent authentication and confirms that a banknote has been examined by professional graders.
Standardized Grading
PMG uses a 70-point grading scale, giving collectors a consistent framework for comparing condition and preservation.
Protective Holder
Certified notes are encapsulated in tamper-evident holders designed to protect them from handling and environmental exposure.
Market Confidence
Independent certification can improve buyer confidence and make rare or high-value banknotes easier to compare and trade.
PMG Graded Banknotes FAQs
Common questions about PMG certification and collecting certified paper money
PMG stands for Paper Money Guaranty. Founded in 2005, PMG provides third-party authentication, grading, and encapsulation services for paper money. Certified notes are graded using a 70-point numerical scale and sealed in tamper-evident holders.
A PMG Authorized Dealer is a dealer with an active relationship and membership status recognized by PMG. NumisAsia is a PMG Authorized Dealer and regularly handles certified banknotes for collectors.
PMG grades banknotes using a 70-point numerical scale. Grades reflect overall preservation and characteristics such as folds, handling, paper quality, staining, repairs, and originality. Higher numerical grades generally indicate better-preserved notes. For a detailed explanation, see our Banknote Grading Scale.
PMG certification can increase marketability and buyer confidence, but value still depends on the banknote itself, rarity, grade, originality, demand, and population. Scarce or high-grade certified notes may command substantial premiums over comparable uncertified examples.
Yes. Every PMG-certified note carries a unique certification number on its label. The number can be checked using the PMG certification lookup to review the note’s certification details.
EPQ stands for Exceptional Paper Quality. PMG may apply the EPQ designation to qualifying notes that retain original paper quality and have not been materially altered through treatments or repairs. It is separate from the numerical grade shown on the holder.
Yes. NumisAsia actively buys PMG-certified Asian banknotes, including British India, Burma, Thailand, Ceylon, Malaya, and other Asian issues. We also buy certified specimens, color trials, proofs, and selected world paper money. If you have individual notes or a collection to sell, please contact our specialists.
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