I have taken the Data from the Official Graders & put numbers I thought were important. If you disagree with my numbering system, send me an email & state WHY and we will improve this system. Please don't yell & hollar, just tell me what you think they should be, LIKE collectors.

This is not a grading system, it gives a score so you can improve your Collection at a "Glance". It's a Hobby.... and it's FREE to use.

Enter the Serial Number of the Note:

Denomination:

Look at the OBVERSE side of the Note. The side with the serial number is called the obverse.

1. CORNERS: Make a judgement on the condition of the corners. Scale is 1 to 5 where 5 the corners are perfect.

2. TEARS: Are there any tears on the note. Scale is 1 to 5 where 5=no tears at all on the note. Check examples below.

3. PENCIL or Ink Marks: You have to look at the writing on the note and determine how much you have to remove from it's score. Scale is 1 to 10. Use the notes below to help you decide.

A small pencil or ink mark is 9 , a written value or name is 7, a few wrtten marks in pencil or ink =6, any ink marks= 5 if there is anything erased =0 (never erase anything from a note)

4. Pressed or IRONED: See if the original embossing is visible that =5. It's kind of hard, but do your best. Then give it a score from 1 to 5.

You have to determine if the embossing is still visible. It's very hard sometimes but do your best. It's your grade.

5. CRINKLES /HOLES: Holes are not good BUT for older notes it was common place that notes were stapled and had holes put in it. Crinkles are how much the note was crinkled in your hand & then opened up. Scale 1 to 10, give your honest opinion.

6. COLOR: Determine if the original color is still there. Wear will make color appear dull & missing. (5 or below) Scale 1 to 10. If all the Color is still there, it's 6 to 10.

7. DIRT: No dirt=5:, 4= small amount; 3 = a little more: 2 lots of dirt. 1= total dirt or filthy.
Scale 1 to 5:

8. INK SMEARS: 5 is NONE: 4 a little more: 3 More: 2 lots more: 1 much more: zero tons. 1 to 5 scale:

9. STAINS: No stains=10: 9=coffee, blood, water on Margins: 5-1/2 of the note: 4 Heavy 2 changed color: Scale 1 to 10

10. Margins: You have to determine if the margins around the picture are even. All 4 margins are even=5: 4 one side is off=3: 2 sides off: Scale 1 to 5

11. FOLDS: 10=no folds: 9=very small vertical folds, 7= folds are evident on Horzontal & Vertical, 4=lots of folds. 2=wearing of the picture & folds. Scale 1 to 10.

12. OVERALL Condition: You get to judge the overall condition of your note closest to being PERFECT which equals 20. Just remember "everybody is watching"

Remember that the target is to get as high as allowed. This is your note, but anybody who see's your rating will make a judgment themselves. Be FAIR!

You get to "RATE" the REVERSE side of your note. The reverse is ONLY "considered" by experts in the field. With this system, you have a RATING for the both sides of your note.

13. CORNERS: Make a judgement on the condition of the corners. Scale is 1 to 5

14. TEARS: Are there any tears on the note. Scale is 1 to 5. Check to notes below.

15. PENCIL or Ink Marks: You have to look at the writing on the note and determine how much you have to remove from it's score. Scale is 1 to 10. Use the notes below to help you decide.

A small pencil or ink mark is 9 , a written value is 7, a few wrtten marks in pencil or ink =6, any ink marks= 5 if there is anything erased =0 (never erase anything from a note)

16. Pressed or IRONED: See if the original embossing is visible. It's kind of hard, but do your best. Then give it a score from 1 to 5

17. CRINKLES /HOLES: Holes are not good BUT for older notes it was common place that notes were stapled and had holes put in it. Crinkles are how much the note was crinkled in your hand & then opened up. Scale 1 to 10, give your honest opinion.

18. COLOR: Determine if the original color is still there. Wear will make color appear dull & missing. Scale 1 to 10

19. DIRT: No dirt=5:, 4= small amount; 3 = a little more: 2 lots of dirt. 1 total dirt. Scale 1 to 5:

20. INK SMEARS: 5 is NONE: 4 a little more: 3 More: 2 lots more: 1 much more: zero tons. 1 to 5 scale:

21. STAINS: No stains=10: 9=coffee, blood, water on Margins: 5-1/2 of the note: 4 Heavy 2 changed color: Scale 1 to 10

22. Margins: all 4 margins are even=5: 4 one side is off=3: 2 sides off: Scale 1 to 5

23. FOLDS: 10 no folds: 9 very small fold: 7 are evident: Horzontal and vertical= 4 lots of folds 2 wearing away folds scale 1 to 10:

24. OVERALL Condition: You get to judge the overall condition of your note with 20 points for a perfect note. Just remember "everybody is watching"

Enter your name and email address and I will send you a "you-print out a copy" of your data that will fit in a "Large Currency holder" ALL FOR FREE!

If you want to buy a Large Currency holder send me a note at aj@circulatedcurrency.com

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I am trying to make this a HOBBY again. I decided I would give everybody a chance to RATE their notes for FREE so the HOBBY can continue. I'm GUESSING everytime one removes a note from a persons 'safe-place' & trys to guess "what's-that-grade-AGAIN"
I thought that's just is not right.
I talking about everyday "affordable" USA Currency for the casual collector. One only needs to use a Large currency holder, a Computer & Printer.

If you want to expand your collection further, check out my specially designed 2 pocket holder. Click the link below!

After you submit this, you need to Copy the sheet of Currency DATA & email it to me with your name & email address & if I believe you are real, I'll send you the FREE XLS program to fit your Large Currency Holder.

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