Term was also applied in a derogatory manner to the Confederate notes of the U.S., due to their dubious value. Market prices may vary over time and geography. In 1937, a bilingual issue was created as it became clear that it was too expensive to produce separate English and French versions. The devil's face close-up is shown above followed by the modified portrait. Crisp and clean as issued and without any folds, creases, blemishes or discoloration.
Colours have original hue and brightness.
Mention must be made if the design is not perfectly centred with usual width of margins. Counting creases resulting in broken paper fibres, or any other creases, reduce the grade depending on their number and severity. Notes not perfectly centred with the usual width of margins must be so described. There should be almost no evidence of wear, soiling or blemishes. The centering and margins if not perfect must be noted.