Mastery of this technique is mandatory in successfully grading paper money. If not, hen the grade may have to be reduced depending on the number and severity of the defects, or the defects will have to be listed in addition to the overall grade, followed by any unusual defect, than to downgrade the note. Careful inspection to determine the correct grade will lead to greater trust and confidence between buyers and sellers of notes. A perfect note. Crisp and clean as issued and without any folds, creases, blemishes or discolouration.
Colours have original hue and brightness.
Counting creases resulting in broken paper fibres, or any other creases, reduce the grade depending on their number and severity. Notes not perfectly centered with width of margins must be so described. The centering and margins if not perfect must be noted. A fairly crisp and clean note. It may have several major and minor creases and folds, and some evidence of wear especially along the edges or at the corners.