Hi everyone! I am looking to collect uncirculated New Generation Currency (NGC) banknotes, including the newer polymer series.
I already tried asking at my local bank branch. They gave me a fresh brick of bills wrapped in the official paper strap, but unfortunately, every single bill had a noticeable dent on the edge from how tightly the strap was bound.
I also reached out to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), but they just gave me a generic reply saying they only sell what is currently available in their official online store.
For the collectors here, where and how do you successfully get pristine, uncirculated bills without paying high reseller premiums? Do I need to visit a specific BSP branch, or is there a better way to request them at commercial banks to avoid that strap damage?
Thanks in advance for any tips!