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Erhaltungsgrade
Grading/Quality
Important: Grading of the Banknotes is a matter of form and can
be subjective in some cases. We always try to evaluate our banknotes
correctly according to international standards. In doubt we prefer to
grade one level lower to avoid misunderstandings.
Should you disagree with our evaluation (or should you find a defect
that we overlooked), please contact us. We can generally solve the problem
immediately - e.g. return, refund, discount, voucher, etc.)
| Gradings |
| Standard Catalog of World Paper Money |
Rosenberg |
Description |
| UNC(uncirculated) |
I (kassenfrisch) |
A perfectly preserved note without any defects. |
| AU(about uncirculated) |
I-(fast kassenfrisch) |
A virtually perfect note, with some minor handling. |
| XF(extremely fine) |
II(vorzüglich) |
A very attractive note, with light handling. |
| VF(very fine) |
III(sehr schön) |
An attractive note, but with more evidence of handling
and wear. May have several folds both vertically and horizontally. Paper
may have minimal dirt, or possible colour smudging. Paper itself is
still relatively crisp and floppy. There are no tears into the border
area, although the edges do show slight wear. Corners also show wear but
not full rounding. |
| F(fine) |
III-/IV+ (schön) |
A note which shows considerable circulation, with many
folds, creases and wrinkling. Paper is not excessively dirty but may
have some softness. Edges may show much handling, with minor tears in
the border area. Tears may not extend into the design. There will be no
center hole because of excessive folding. Colours are clear but not very
bright. A staple hole or two would not be considered unusual wear in a
Fine F note. Overall appearance is still on the desirable side. |
| VG(very good) |
IV(sehr gut) |
A well used note, abused but still intact. Corners may
have much wear and rounding, tiny nicks, tears may extend into the
design, some discoloration may be present, staining may have occurred,
and a small hole may sometimes be seen at center from excessive folding.
Staple holes and pinholes are usually present, and the note itself is
quite limp but NO pieces of the note can be missing. A note in VG
condition may still have an overall not unattractive appearance. |
| G(good) |
V(gut) |
A well worn and heavily used note. Normal damage from
prolonged circulation will include strong multiple folds and creases,
stains, pinholes and/or staple holes, dirt, discoloration, edge tears,
center hole, rounded corners and an overall unattractive appearance. No
large pieces of the note may be missing. Graffiti is commonly seen on
notes in G condition. |
| Fair(fair) |
VI(gering erhalten) |
A totally limp, dirty and very well used note. Larger
pieces may be half torn off or missing besides the defects mentioned
under the Good category. Tears will be larger, obscured portions of the
note will be bigger. |
| P(poor) |
VII(schlecht) |
A "rag" with severe damage because of wear,
staining, pieces missing, graffiti, larger holes. May have tape holding
pieces of the note together. Trimming may have taken place to remove
rough edges. A Poor note is desirable only as a "filler" or
when such a note is the only one known of that particular issue. |
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