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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;clayirving, post: 1100617, member: 18867&quot;]Grading definitions from their Web site:</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li><b>Crisp Uncirculated (60-70)</b>- perfectly preserved&nbsp; note; never mishandled by holder(s); paper is clean and firm; no&nbsp; discoloration; sharp and square corners without rounding; original,&nbsp; natural sheen.</li> <li><b>About Uncirculated (50,53,55,58)</b> - virtually&nbsp; perfect note with only some minor handling; may show bank counting folds&nbsp; at a corner or one light fold through the center, but not both; has no&nbsp; creases nor hard folds which break note surface; paper is bright,&nbsp; original sheen and no rounded corners.</li> <li><b>Extremely Fine (40,45)</b> - attractive note with light&nbsp; handling; up to three light folds or one strong crease; paper is clean&nbsp; and bright with original sheen; corners show only the slightest evidence&nbsp; of rounding; may have a wear where fold meets the edge.</li> <li><b>Very Fine (20,25,30,35)</b> - attractive note but with&nbsp; more evidence of wear; may have folds vertically and horizontally; paper&nbsp; has minimal dirt or possible color smudging yet is relatively crisp and&nbsp; not floppy; corners show slight wear but not full rounding.</li> <li><b>Fine (12,15)</b> - note of considerable circulation&nbsp; with multiple folds, creases and wrinkles; paper is not excessively&nbsp; dirty, but does have some softness; edges show handling with minor tears&nbsp; in the border area but not extending into the design; folding must not&nbsp; have resulted in center hole at crease; color is clear but not bright;&nbsp; may have up to two staple holes.</li> <li><b>Very Good (8,10)</b> - well-used note, heavily handled&nbsp; and abused, but still intact without missing any pieces; corners show&nbsp; wear and rounding with nicks and tears extending in the design; may have&nbsp; discoloration and staining; small hole is visible from creases; staples&nbsp; and pin holes common; paper is limp.</li> <li><b>Good (4,6)</b> - heavily used and worn note; damaged&nbsp; from prolonged circulation with multiple holes, creases, folds, dirt,&nbsp; discoloration. edge tears; overall unattractive appearance; may have&nbsp; graffiti; no large pieces of note missing.</li> <li><b>About Good (3)</b> - well worn and allowing small pieces of note to be missing.</li> <li><b>Fair (2)</b> - limp note, dirty and heavily used; large pieces of note missing; note torn and defective; holes obscure sections of design.</li> <li><b>Poor (1)</b> - severely damaged due to wear; large&nbsp; holes; excessive graffiti; edges may have been trimmed; note often held&nbsp; together with tape.</li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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