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These terms are used to describe the condition of the coins :
MS 70 (Mint State 70 ) FDC 70
Perfect coin with no visible defects , even with a x10 magnifying glass. The frost is perfect even at the highest spots, the quality of the die and the striking is optimal.
MS 65 (Mint State 65) FDC 65
Coin strictly in mint condition but tiny dents due to handling in the mint or in the bank are visible with a x10 magnifying glass. The frost is intact, even on the highest spots, the quality of the die and of the striking may be less than 100% perfect.
MS 63 (Mint State 63) SPL 63
Coin in its mint condition, without the slightest trace of wear, but with very small dents visible to the naked eye. The frost is almost intact except on the highest spots where it may be missing due to manipulation in the mint or in the bank. The quality of the die and of the striking may be only average.
AU (About Uncirculated ) SUP 58
The coinage bears hardly any traces of circulation, but there may appear a very slight trace of wear on the highest spots. Very small dents due to manipulation are visible but most of the frost is still present.
AU 55 (About Uncirculated 55) SUP 55
The coinage presents a very very faint trace of wear on the highest spots, slight traces of dents are possible and the frost is still present in protected places, especially between the letters of the legend.
AU 50 (About Uncirculated 50) TTB 50
The coinage presents slight wear on the highest points, slight traces of dents and as a general rule is very pleasant to look at.
EF 45 (Extra Fine 45) TTB 45
The wear due to circulation is clearly visible. The coinage does however have a pleasant aspect.
EF 40 (Extra Fine 40) TTB 40
The wear is visible, not only on the most raised surfaces but signs of wear appear in more highly protected places. The coin is still pleasant to look at.
VF30 (Very Fine 30) TB 30
The wear is immediately visible but the flattened areas caused by this do not completely efface the affected areas such as the hair, the crown of laurel or the ear. The more protected parts show wear.
VF 20 (Very Fine 20) TTB 20
The coinage is really worn and the flattened areas caused by wear may obliterate completely the details of the most raised parts and the more protected parts are clearly affected.
F15 (Fine 15) TB 15
The coinage shows wear due to long circulation but presents the whole picture of the coin, except on the highest spots which are completely flat. The rim is clearly diminished.
VG 10 (Very Good 10) B 10
Very worn coinage which was in circulation a very long time. The coin is perfectly identifiable with regards to all the important details : date, mint, engraver's signs. There remains the outline of the principal figure even if everything is not visible.
G 6 (Good 6) B6
Extremely worn coin but there still remains some detail of the engraving over and above the inscription(which may not be complete) , the outline of the principal figure and its most important parts.
AG 3 (About Good 3) AB3
The type, the year and the mint of the coin are identifiable, the figure is almost reduced simply to a silhouette.
M1 (Mediocre 1) M1
The type of the coin is identifiable but neither the year nor the date are visible.
These terms are used to describe the condition of the banknotes :
GEM UNC
In perfect condition, not showing the slightest mark of mishandling nor, of course, of use.
For French banknotes, almost GEM UNC (pr. or presque neuf) often describes a note with a counting mark or with a slight bundle fold (of course the central fold is not visible in any way, just a slight curve of the paper) or if the bundle was stored with a tight rubber band which marked the central margins a little. Almost GEM UNC notes are almost perfect, they should never ever have pinholes.
SPLENDID (SPL - AU)
A SPLENDID note is an uncirculated note with pinholes (preferably in the upper left part) OR which has been folded once but without the paper fibers being broken. Of course, one can also refer to a note as being SPLENDID if a perfect note has one problem important enough to make the note less than almost GEM UNC (an unbroken fold at a corner of the note, irregular margins....).
SUPERB (SUP - XF)
In the worst case, two or three pinholes, minor folds can be present but the note must still have an excellent appearance and have no major problem of any kind. A SUPERB note should always be checked with utmost care as the difference with a nice TTB - Very Fine is seldom obvious. Always check the back of the note, fold marks must be perfectly clean (but not have been doctored !). A SUPERB note must have retained the original crispness of the paper.
VERY FINE (TTB - VF)
Very Fine doesn't mean a lot and such a note must be carefully checked to avoid discussions and arguments. The easiest way is to describe VERY FINE is to figure out what a SUPERB note constitutes : a very fine note is one which could have been superb but isn't. Circulation is obvious and the note has various problems (nothing really serious) but the overall look is pleasant and fresh ; it is the typical collectable circulated note.
FINE (TB - F)
A FINE note has obviously been in circulation for a long time but has to be representative of the average quality of a note and look decent, no major tears or spots. A FINE note has no part missing, a lot of circulation, many pinholes and folds, often a little bit dirty, minor tears, margin problems, rounded corners...
GOOD (B – G)
A GOOD note has been circulated a lot, has many pinholes, folds, dirt, tears but no major part is missing (except if precisely mentioned)
Its description is quite the same as FINE but with a difference ; the overall look is really worse than FINE or the note is a VERY FINE with a major problem. GOOD is often the grade for XIXth century notes.
ALMOST GOOD
ALMOST GOOD is the minimum quality to include a note in a collection however rare could be the note (but unique of course, for which « identifiable » is acceptable) Of course, no common note is ever offered in an ALMOST GOOD condition but with a dramatic problem on an otherwise very nice note. In fact, only very rare notes, usually XIXth century issues are offered in this grade. AG is more commonly seen than M (for mediocre) which is out of fashion or only seen when even AG is not sufficient.
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Yes, it is now possible to order a coin and a banknote with one single order. This way you may order anything linked to a given figure or topic, or just order the handbook corresponding to the coin or banknote you have just bought.
If we have several identical items in stock, you can add them to your cart using the “more” button situated after the quantity.
Delivery
An average 48 hour time is necessary to receive orders in metropolitan France.
Guarantee
You may send it back within 14 days and we shall reimburse you.Send a mail to contact@cgb.fr for details.