How Can you Verify if Paper money is uncirculated 0

[Ares]

New Here so I have a basic question

I my dad gave me a series of 10 Canadian $1 bills. (Last series before they went to coin.)

The 10 are in numerical sequence and they look to be in amazing condition.

Is there anyway to tell if they are uncirculated? They probably are i mean what are the odds of getting 10 numerical sequence  bill not use but I Want to be sure.

[Fenntucky Mike]

You are probably correct in that the notes are uncirculated, the real question is what would they grade at as there are 10 different grades for uncirculated notes. As for being able to tell if the notes are uncirculated and at what grade, well, if you're trying to estimate if they are uncirculated on your own I think that most people could make that general determination by reading through the grading scale descriptions, link below.

https://www.pmgnotes.com/paper-money-grading/grading-scale/

Probably the biggest thing that people will overlook, or skip, when assessing a note is to view it with side lighting. Using a flashlight or desk lamp to shine light across the surface of the note will show any creases from handling. If you're familiar with comic book or card grading some of the same general rules apply to banknotes.

Welcome to the forum. 

[Ares]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:25 AM, Fenntucky Mike said:

You are probably correct in that the notes are uncirculated, the real question is what would they grade at as there are 10 different grades for uncirculated notes. As for being able to tell if the notes are uncirculated and at what grade, well, if you're trying to estimate if they are uncirculated on your own I think that most people could make that general determination by reading through the grading scale descriptions, link below.

https://www.pmgnotes.com/paper-money-grading/grading-scale/

Probably the biggest thing that people will overlook, or skip, when assessing a note is to view it with side lighting. Using a flashlight or desk lamp to shine light across the surface of the note will show any creases from handling. If you're familiar with comic book or card grading some of the same general rules apply to banknotes.

Welcome to the forum. 

Thank you

[GoldFinger1969]

They could be and are most likely UNCIRCULATED but that doesn't mean that some or all of them don't show evidence of WEAR (i.e, handling...mishandled...etc.).