Bank Note Grading Event

Are you considering having your bank notes professionally graded? Canadian Coin & Currency is pleased to welcome Legacy Currency Grading for a special Bank Note Grading Event from October 26–30 at our showroom in Richmond Hill. This is a unique opportunity to fast-track your bank note grading with Legacy’s team of experts on site, and no need to ship your items to them for professional evaluation.

Legacy Currency Grading is a privately owned, independent grading service dedicated to providing collectors with consistent, objective, and trusted bank note grading. Legacy certifies notes according to the most consistent grading standards, housed in what it considers the industry’s safest holder, with bank notes encapsulated in archival-quality Mylar® for long-term preservation. Since its founding in 2005, Legacy has graded more than 1.5 million bank notes worldwide, earning a reputation for security, consistency, and integrity.

Professional grading helps establish a bank note’s authenticity and condition, providing valuable information for collectors and potential buyers. Once graded, the note is securely encapsulated in a protective holder to help preserve it over time, while its assigned grade offers a standardized assessment of its condition. Graded bank notes can also be easier to catalogue, insure, and sell, giving collectors greater confidence in their collections. While grading can enhance a note’s marketability, it does not guarantee a particular market value.

Whether you have a few special notes or a larger collection, this event provides a convenient opportunity to submit your bank notes for professional grading directly through Canadian Coin & Currency, with expedited grading and special event pricing.

How Does the Event Work?

During the event, you can bring your bank notes to Canadian Coin & Currency and submit them directly to Legacy Currency Grading. Grading is not completed while you wait.

When you arrive with your bank notes, you will meet with Legacy’s experts in our retail showroom to complete the required paperwork and leave your items for grading. Once the grading process is complete, you will be contacted and can choose how you would like to retrieve your graded notes.

This streamlined process means you can submit your collection in person without having to arrange shipping yourself.

Grading Fees

Service	Fee (per note)	Description
Modern	$35	All regular issue notes dated 1961 to date**, fair market value up to $700 per note
Value Economy	$45	All regular issue notes dated prior to 1961**, fair market value up to $700 per note
Economy	$60	All regular issue notes of any date or type**, fair market value up to $1,400 per note
Standard	$100	Fair market value up to $4,000 per note
Express	$200	Fair market value up to $14,000 per note
Walkthrough	$450	Fair market value up to $35,000 per note

All listed fees and values in Canadian Dollars.

Special Volume Discounts: for a 10% discount, submit 25 or more notes at any submission level; for a 20% discount submit 100 or more notes at any submission level.

All submissions are returned based on service level priority and the order in which the submission is received. We do our best to return all notes within a reasonable time frame; however, during events the turnaround times vary by demand and grading tier.

**Please note that for all Modern and Economy submission tiers, only regular-issue notes as listed in Charlton or the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (“Pick”) reference books are accepted. All specimens, proofs, colour trials, error notes, or other non-regular issue notes must be submitted at the Show Standard tier or above. Oversized notes require additional fees, and availability of oversized holders may be limited. Please give advanced notice, if possible, for all such grading submissions.

Appointments Are Recommended

Appointments are not required, but they are highly recommended, especially for collectors submitting larger collections or a variety of bank notes.

An appointment allows sufficient time to review your submission, discuss your notes and complete the necessary paperwork with Legacy. If you have a larger collection, we strongly recommend booking an appointment in advance.

Ready to Have Your Notes Graded?

Professional grading can provide valuable documentation of a bank note's condition and can be an important consideration for collectors looking to preserve, protect or better understand their collections.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your bank notes submitted to Legacy in person. Book your appointment and get your collection ready for October 26–30!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits to having my bank note graded?

Professional grading offers several benefits for bank note collectors. It provides an expert assessment of a note’s authenticity and condition, helping you better understand and document your collection. Once graded, the note is sealed in a protective holder designed to help preserve it, while its assigned grade provides a standardized reference for collectors and potential buyers. Graded notes can also be easier to catalogue, insure, and sell, and professional certification may increase buyer confidence. While grading can support a note’s marketability, it does not guarantee a higher value or resale price.

Is grading completed while I wait?

No. Bank notes submitted during the event will be left with Legacy at Canadian Coin & Currency for professional grading. You will be contacted once your graded notes are ready.

Where is the event taking place?

The Bank Note Grading Event will be hosted at Canadian Coin & Currency, 10355 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

When is the event being held?

Legacy Currency Grading will be on site at Canadian Coin & Currency from October 26-30, from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Do I need an appointment?

Appointments are not required, but they are highly recommended. This is particularly important if you are submitting a larger collection or a variety of bank notes. Appointments will be booked in half hour increments to accommodate collections of all sizes. When you book your appointment, please clarify the size and varieties in your collection to provide the best overview of evaluations for Legacy.

To book an appointment, please email daniella@cdncoin.com . Walk-ins are first come, first served, although we cannot guarantee service that day.

Final appointments will be taken at 5:30 pm each evening.

What happens during my appointment?

Your appointment is primarily for completing the submission process. You will complete the required paperwork with Legacy and leave your bank notes with them at Canadian Coin & Currency. Grading will not take place during the appointment.

How will I get my graded bank notes back?

Once your notes are ready, you will be contacted and can choose your preferred method of retrieval.

Can I submit a large collection?

Yes. Larger collections can be submitted, but an appointment is strongly recommended so there is sufficient time to review your submission and complete the required paperwork.

Can I submit different types of bank notes?

Yes. You can submit a variety of bank notes for grading. If you have a collection containing numerous or different types of notes, we recommend booking an appointment in advance.

How much does grading cost?

Legacy Currency Grading establishes its own grading fees based on the date and type of bank note being submitted. A detailed fee breakdown is available above.

Legacy also offers volume discounts for larger submissions. Collections of 25 or more notes receive 10% off, while collections of 100 or more notes receive 20% off.

Payment for grading services is made when you pick up your collection. All grading fees are charged by Legacy Currency Grading and are paid at the customer’s discretion. Canadian Coin & Currency does not reimburse or cover any fees charged by Legacy Currency Grading.

Where can I find more information or book an appointment?

To book an appointment or for more information, please contact daniella@cdncoin.com .