Grading Banknotes

Question 1

• Significant ink or paper can be missing
• Considerable soiling
• Image can be obscurred

Answer 1

VG

Question 2

• Many folds and graffiti can exist
• Well worn
• Hard to identify from soiling
• Subpar condition
• Still intact

Answer 2

F

Question 3

• No holes or graffiti
• Portrait is identifiable with minor loss of ink
• Lack crispness
• Can have several folds
• Some soiling

Answer 3

VF

Question 4

• No holes or graffiti
• Portrait is identifiable with minor loss of ink
• Lack crispness
• Can have a few folds
• Average condition

Answer 4

XF

Question 5

• May contain a minor fold
• Larger corner creases
• Some signs of significant handling

Answer 5

AU

Question 6

• No scratches or handling
• Less than a milimeter of creasing on corners
• Centering may not be well aligned

Answer 6

UNC