Grading Unc $1 banknotes

[Was]

I have looked at the prices for the UNC $1 Centennial banknotes, but cant figure out how to determine the grading as there are several for UNC, i.e. UNC 60-67. Thanks for enlightening me.

[HANDI1]

Do you have a photo of both sides? That will help.

[Was]

I have pictures but not how to post them.

[q60driver]

I have added a link to some general grading guidelines. Hope this helps.

https://www.coinsandcanada.com/banknotes-grading.php

[Was]

Thank you, but I need help with determining the different uncirculated grades.

[GBELEC]

Was , what your asking for is not a simple thing. The difference between a grade of 62 or a 64 is not easy to spot by a untrained eye. You would be best to get to a coin show in your area or see if there is a coin club close to you that you could contact and have them help you.

[Was]

OK thank you, live in a small town and no shops or collectors here that I know of, so will have to make a trip. Mine are so perfect under a mag glass but you accurately point out the “untrained eye” component.

[Nota_phil]

The difference between a grade of 62 or a 64 is not easy to spot by a untrained eye.

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It is important to remember that certifiers inspect your note on a light box, under magnifiation & search for the tiniest evidence of slightest signs of handling (counter flicks, impressions, production flaws). Corners & the edge of each 4 sides must be razor sharp for higher UNC grades. Also, in the US, they're especially critical of a perfectly centred note plus registration (how the front design lines up with the back).

Read this PMF thread below to distinguish the difference between basic UNC 60, Choice (63/64), Gem (65/66) & then to Superb UNC levels (67+):
https://www.papermoneyforum.com/post/gr ... 1331470344

Also, on the bottom of my Notaphilyc Culture site "Collector's Corner" page, you'll find the 5th video I did years ago on the topic of Grading Banknotes. It's a bit on the long side but might be worth watching. Essentially, I recommend you just spend some time with notes with various degrees of circulation (or UNC, both graded & ungraded) to assess yourself (practice is essential):
https://sites.google.com/view/notaphily ... -banknotes

Hope that helps!

[Was]

Thank you, I am looking forward to checking your links. When I check them with a 10x loupe, they are pretty crisp but you can see very slight fuzz on a couple not visible to just the eye. Need to check your links to understand it. Thanks again.