GUNC (Gem Uncirculated) | General: Note well centred with intact corners and edges. Must not have been restored or pressed. Firmness: Firm, almost perfect, the paper is fresh and bright. Folds: None. Colours: Bright colours, Note is bright and attractive to the eye. |
CUNC (Choice Uncirculated) | General: The note can be offset with near intact corners and edges. Must not have been restored or pressed. Firmness: Firm, almost perfect. Folds: Can show a minor defect (1 demerit point). Colours: Bright colours and note is attractive to the eye. Less bright colours on older banknotes are acceptable.: |
UNC (Uncirculated) | General: The note can be offset with near intact corners and edges. Must not have been restored or pressed. Firmness: Firm, almost perfect. Folds: Can show 3 minor defects (3 demerit points). The marks left by binding machines or marks left by ATMs are acceptable. Colours: Bright colours and note is attractive to the eye. Less bright colours on older banknotes are acceptable. |
AU (About Uncirculated) | General: Without alteration. Firmness: Firm. Folds: A major ripple (no fold) or slight counting marks. Colours: Vivid colours and details present. |
EF (Extremely Fine) | General: Without alteration. Firmness: Fibres broken by a honest fold in the centre, but intact elsewhere. Folds: A major fold in the centre. Can also show up two or three counting marks. Colours: Bright colours and details present. |
VF (Very Fine) | General: Signs of wear on corners and edges, but still a clean banknote. Firmness: Fibres slightly worn, maintaining a definite firmness. Folds: Several folding marks and major and minor counting marks. Colours: Less intense colours and signs of wear on the details. |
F (Fine) | General: Signs of wear on corners and edges, but still a clean banknote. Firmness: Well used with little firm ness. Folds: Several folding marks and major and minor counting marks. Colours: Less intense colors and signs of wear on the details. |
VG (Very Good) | General: Major signs of circulation, dirt, tears and perforations or a major stamp mark may be present. Firmness: Little or no firmness. Folds: Folds and major counting marks. Colours: Pale colours and details often altered and deleted. |
G (Good) | General: Major signs of circulation, dirt, tears and perforations or major stamp marks may be present. Firmness: No firmness at all. Folds: Folds and major counting marks. Colours: Altered colours and details deleted. Sometimes blackened banknote. |