
Condition & grading8 min read
Banknote Grading Guide: How Paper Money Condition Works
Condition is more than “old” or “new.” Learn the visible characteristics collectors use across descriptive and numerical grades.
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Understand circulated grades, paper quality, folds, damage, originality, the 70-point scale, and when professional grading makes sense.

Condition is more than “old” or “new.” Learn the visible characteristics collectors use across descriptive and numerical grades.
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Safe banknote storage starts with an inert individual sleeve, a stable dark location, and a system that limits handling while preserving each note’s identity.
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