Explanation of U.S. Currency Grades

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Rag - A note that in addition to being well worn may also have a considerable amount of damage such as tears, frayed edges, and possibly missing pieces from the note.

Good - A note that just falls short of being graded Very Good.

Very Good - A note that will be fairly well-soiled, may be significantly worn; might have roughness around the edges with only minute problems.

Fine - Well-circulated with little crispness remaining; edges may be rough.

Very Fine - Some circulation; may show several folds and will have lost some of its crispness and color.

Extremely Fine - Circulated; may have some folds; still have crispness.

AU - (Almost Uncirculated) - Notes in this condition will be much the same as a "new" Note except for a fold or two in the note and possibly one or more corner folds.

CU 60 (Crisp Uncirculated) - No trace of circulation. Can have centering problems, pin holes, counting smudges, wrinkles, close margins, or a corner tip fold that is not into the design.

CH CU 63 (Choice Crisp Uncirculated-63) - A nice new Note but not quite Gem. Centering may be a little off. May show some aging or light counting smudges or wrinkles.

VCH CU 64 (Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated-64) - A bright Note that's slightly below Gem quality. Margins and color are above average. A Note that may have slight centering problems.

GEM CU 65 (Gem Crisp Uncirculated-65) - An almost perfect Note. Better than average margins. No aging or fading.

SUP CU 67 (Superb Crisp Uncirculated-67) - A nearly flawless Note with perfect centering. Full wide margins all around. Colors are totally bright, crisp and vibrant. The quality of a note in this condition is outstanding.

U.S. CURRENCY WANTED

Jake's Marketplace, Inc. is always interested in purchasing collections of U.S. Currency as well as individual better Notes.
If you have a Currency collection or an accumulation of older Notes that you are looking to sell please Fax us a list.
FAX 1-847-277-9815 or contact: Robert H. Jacobs - Phone - 1-847-277-9814.

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