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IBNS Journal 62-1

includes articles on Zanzibar's Rare and Iconic Banknotes; Bank of Green Governors; Before Victoria, Monarchy on Paper Money, Withdrawn Burma Banknotes; World Heritage on Banknotes - The Next 50. Login to read your copy.

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IBNS Grading Standards

Article Index
IBNS Grading Standards
Grading Guide - Uncirculated
Grading Guide - About Uncirculated
Grading Guide - Extremely Fine
Grading Guide - Very Fine
Grading Guide - Fine
Grading Guide - Very Good
Grading Guide - Good
Grading Guide - Fair
Grading Guide - Poor

 

GOOD (G): A well worn and heavily used note. Normal damage from prolonged circulation will include strong multiple folds and creases, stains, pinholes, and/or staple holes, dirt, discoloration, edge tears, center hole, rounded corners and an overall unattractive appearance. No large pieces of the note may be missing. Graffiti is commonly seen on notes in Good condition.

Example - GOOD note