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Scripophily Quality Grading *

CODE Classification Description
UN Uncirculated No signs of wear or handling.  Paper has original body.  No folds.  Little to no aging of paper.
AU Almost Uncirculated Paper is complete and in very good condition.  Paper is bright.  Folds are very light.
VF Very Fine Light fold marks, no heavy creases.  Paper will show signs of aging.
FI Fine Documents may have folds, small edge tears or splits.  May have light stains.
VG Very Good Complete documents with visible wear.  May have splits or tears at folds.  May have stains.
GD Good Documents that are technically complete but with deteriation.
FA Fair Documents with tears in the paper.  Missing pieces of paper.
PR Poor Just above rag status.  Document barely identifiable.  Generally not offered for sale.


 

Stock & Bond Classifications *

CODE Classification Description
UI Unissued No corporate seal.  No signatures of officers. 
NC Not Cancelled Issued Document that has not been cancelled.
IS Issued Should have a corporate seal, embossed or printed.  Officers signatures.  Should have share holder name.  Should indicate number of shares purchased.
PI Partial Issue One or more officers signatures.
CE Cancelled Document will show a form of cancellation, hole punch, ink stamp, pen and ink, cut holes.


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