Tips on determining a banknotes' condition$$$$

      Here is a simple listing of the major grades for banknote condition.  I am by no means a professional grader.  This might help you look at a note and  grasp an idea of it's condition.  Of course, professional grading companies also have degrees of condition within each grade, but that too is highly subjective.  I summed this up from numerous sources, so that it can easily be read.  I hope this helps the novice and the experienced get an idea of a note's condition.  Please though, this is only a guide, if you want professional grading, then by all means pay to have it graded.  Thanks for looking and please have a look at my banknote, coin, collectibles, and supply listings.  Please like us on Facebook. 
 
1.      GEM CU- Gem Crisp Uncirculated
 Perfect note- condition, appearance, margins, and no signs of handling.
 
2.      CU- Crisp Uncirculated
      As- Issued condition- no folds.  Marks, folded corner tips, ect. must be mentioned.
 
3.      AU- About Uncirculated
      Almost as-issued except minor signs of handling.  Might include a centerfold.
 
4.      EF- Extra Fine
      Note still crisp.  Minor creases.  Corners start to round.  3   folds define this grade.
 
5.      VF- Very Fine
      Moderate circulation.  Some crispness.  Several folds.  
      No tears on edges.  Corners rounding.
 
6.      F- Fine
      Notes begin to feel soft.  Countless folds.  Minor edge tears.  Fading colors.
 
7.      VG- Very Good
      Heavily circulated, but must be intact. 
 
8.      G- Good
      More severe than VG.  Corner maybe missing.