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DEAR BUYER, I HAVE SPLIT MY ACCOUNTS BETWEEN PHILATELIC AND NUMISMATIC ITEMS. FOR STAMPS AND OTHER PHILATELIC ITEMS, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW.
HOUSE RULES - so things can go smoothly. EK IS AFRIKAANS VIR DIE WAT IN AFRIKAANS WIL KOMMUNIKEER. -
- Please read descriptions of items carefully and ask questions if you are not sure.
- I will gladly combine purchases in one parcel/envelope so you save on postage.
- Don't bid if you don't plan to pay. A SNC will be lodged with Bid or Buy.
- If you are a new bidder(with no feedback) and are planning to buy a lot of items, a goodwill deposit will be appreciated.
- Please pay when you are done bidding, or within 3 days after the completion of your auction, unless arranged with me.
GRADING KEYS. What does UNC, A-UNC, XF, VF, F, VG, and G MEAN? From Krause - "Catalogue on World Paper Money" Grading Guide - Definitions of terms Uncirculated:(UNC) A perfectly preserved note, never mishandled by the issuing authority, a bank teller, the public or a collector. Paper is clean and firm, without discoloration. Corners are sharp and square, without any evidence of rounding. About uncirculated:(A-UNC) A virtually perfect note, with some minor handling. May show evidence of bank counting folds at a corner or one light fold through the centre, but not both. An AU note cannot be creased, a crease being a hard fold which has usually "broken" the surface of the note. Paper is clean and bright with original sheen. Corners are not rounded. Extremely fine:(EF or XF) 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. There may also be the slightest sign of wear where a fold meets the edge. Very fine:(VF) An attractive note, but with more evidence of handling and wear. May have a number of folds both vertically and horizontally. Paper may have minimal dirt, or possible colour smudging. Paper itself is still relatively crisp and not floppy. There are no tears in the border, edges do show slight wear. Corners also show wear but not full rounding. Fine: (F) A note which shows considerable circulation, with many folds, creases and wrinkling. Paper is not excessively dirty but may have some softness. Edges may show more handling with minor tears in the border area. Tears may not extend into the design. There will be no center hole because of excessive folding. Colours are clear but not very bright. A staple hole or two would not be considered unusual wear in a fine note. Overall appearance is still on the desirable side. Very good:(VG) A well used note, abused but still intact. Corners may have much wear and rounding, tiny nicks, tears may extend into the design, some discoloration may be present, staining may have occurred, and a small hole may be seen at center from excessive folding. Staple and pinholes are usually present, and the note itself is quite limp but NO pieces of the note can be missing. A note in VG condition may still have an overall not unattractive appearance. Good:(G) A well worn and heavily used note. Normal damage from prolonged circulation will include strong multiple folds and creases, stains, pinholes and/or staple holes, dirt, discoloration, edge tears, center hole, rounded corners and an overall unattractive appearance. No large pieces of the note may be missing. Graffiti is commonly seen on notes in G condition.
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