Learn grading your banknote and coin

Uncirculated (UNC), extremely fine (EF), very fine (VF), fine(F) and very good (VG) is some of the term used for banknote and coin. This is called grading, a subjective issue since no machine has been built to do them.

How to learn grading your banknote and coin? Do you know your banknote and coin grade? Reading is the easy way but you will not understand 100% about the grading. You need someone to guide you and teach about grading.

The best way is to find any local numismatic society and join them. Most of them willing to teach you about grading technique. Another way is to find a reputable coin and banknote seller and buy their banknote from very good condition until uncirculated condition. Asked them to teach you a little bit about grading. Make sure they have time to teach you.

If you need to read more about grading, you can try buying a book by KN Boon. His books can help you understand grading the simple way. Standard Catalogue by Steven Tan also a good books for grading and a must for Malaysia, Singapore or Brunei collectors.