Corners are sharp and square, without any evidence of rounding. An uncirculated note will have its original, natural sheen. Also French-printed notes usually have a slight ripple in the paper. Many collectors and dealers refer to such notes as AU-UNC . May show very slight evidence of bank counting folds at a corner or one light fold through the center, but not both.
Paper is clean and bright with original sheen.
Corners are not rounded. A very attractive note, with light handling. May have a maximum of three light folds or one strong crease. Paper is clean and bright with original sheen. Corners may show only the slightest evidence of rounding.