In this section on Ploughman note values are listed approximate valuations in Euro for all the signature varieties of the Ploughman notes in the commonly used grading increments.
Ploughman £1 and £5 notes are not rare. Generally examples of these notes are easily obtained in Fine-VF for the more common banks. £10 notes are a bit scarcer, but still turn up regularly in auctions.
Grading terms used
Poor — A badly damaged note, but still more or less intact.
VG — Very Good.
Fine
VF — Very Fine.
EF — Extra Fine, also called Extremely Fine.
UNC — Uncirculated. Ploughman notes in this grade are rare.
There is a section on irishpapermoney.com which covers grading of banknotes, illustrating examples of each of the grades.
The main advice for collectors is to learn how to grade a note, and in particular to learn how to spot washed and cleaned notes, or repaired notes. Alterations reduce the grade of a banknote.
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£1 note valuations
£5 note valuations
£10 note valuations
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One Pound Ploughman Note.