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. |