PMG Graded Banknotes
Professionally graded and certified Asian paper money — British India, Burma, Thailand, specimen notes, and world issues
PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) is the world’s leading third-party banknote grading and authentication service. A PMG-certified note has been independently examined, graded on the internationally recognized 70-point scale, and sealed in a tamper-evident holder — providing collectors and buyers with a verified, standardized assessment of authenticity and condition.
NumisAsia is a PMG Authorized Dealer. Our inventory includes PMG graded banknotes covering British India paper money, Burma notes, Thailand issues, specimen banknotes, and selected world paper money. Whether you are seeking a single PMG graded note or browsing PMG banknotes for sale, our specialists are here to help.
Featured PMG Graded Banknotes
Selected PMG graded banknotes — certified British India, Burma, Thailand, specimen notes, and world paper money for collectors
PMG Certified Asian Banknotes
Our core PMG inventory spans the most actively collected fields in Asian paper money
British India
PMG-certified Government of India and Reserve Bank of India notes, including King George V and King George VI portrait issues, high denominations, rare issuing circles, and Persian Gulf Rupees.
British Burma
PMG-graded Burma currency board and Reserve Bank of Burma issues, including rare wartime notes, high-denomination examples, and overprint varieties highly sought by specialist collectors.
Thailand
PMG-certified Siamese and Thai paper money spanning early Series 1 and 2 uniface notes through King Rama 9 issues, including TDLR-printed portrait notes and high-grade commemorative banknotes.
Additional certified inventory across Asia and beyond
Other Asian Countries
PMG-certified notes from Ceylon, Malaya, Nepal, Pakistan, and other Asian issuing authorities — covering a broad range of colonial and early independence-era paper money.
World Paper Money
Selected PMG-graded world banknotes beyond Asia, sourced for collectors seeking high-grade certified material across a wider range of issuing countries and historical periods.
Specimen Banknotes
PMG-graded specimen notes, proof banknotes, color trial banknotes, and TDLR archival specimens — among the most desirable certified material in Asian and world numismatics.
Why Buy PMG Graded Notes?
PMG graded banknotes provide verified authenticity, standardized grading, and lasting collector confidence
Authentication
Every PMG-certified note has been examined by professional numismatists and confirmed genuine, eliminating authenticity risk for buyers.
Standardized Grading
PMG grades notes on an internationally recognized 70-point scale, giving buyers a consistent, objective condition assessment.
Tamper-Evident Holder
Each note is sealed in a sonically welded, archival-quality holder that protects against handling damage and environmental deterioration.
Stronger Resale Value
PMG-certified notes consistently achieve stronger results in the secondary market, where verified authenticity and grade drive collector demand.
PMG Graded Banknotes — FAQs
Common questions about PMG certification and buying certified paper money
PMG stands for Paper Money Guaranty. Founded in 2005, PMG is the world’s leading third-party banknote grading and authentication service, and is part of the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG). PMG-certified notes are graded on an internationally recognized 70-point scale and sealed in tamper-evident holders.
A PMG Authorized Dealer is a dealer who holds an active membership with PMG. NumisAsia is a PMG Authorized Dealer, reflecting our long-standing involvement in the certified banknote market.
PMG grades notes on a 70-point scale, from Poor (P1) at the lowest end through Fine, Very Fine, Extremely Fine, and Choice Uncirculated grades up to Superb Gem Uncirculated (PMG 70). Each grade reflects the note’s overall preservation, including paper quality, originality, and any folds, stains, or repairs. For a full breakdown, see our Banknote Grading Scale.
Yes, PMG graded notes typically command premiums over uncertified examples of the same note and grade. Certification provides independently verified authenticity and condition, which increases buyer confidence and drives stronger demand — particularly for high-grade, rare, or high-value notes where condition and originality are critical.
Yes. Every PMG-certified note carries a unique certification number printed on the label. This number can be entered on the PMG cert lookup tool to verify the note’s description, grade, and certification status.
Yes. NumisAsia actively purchases PMG-certified Asian banknotes, including British India, Burma, Thailand, Ceylon, Malaya, and other Asian issues. We are also strong buyers of PMG-graded specimen notes, proof banknotes, and color trials. If you have certified material to sell, please contact our specialists.
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