CGC Currency Grading and Certification

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Official Website: www.gradedcurrency.com
Contact Name: Joe Bissell
CGC Contact Phone Number: 1-858-539-6737
Email: jbissell@san.rr.com

Mailing Address:
Joe Bissell – CGC
7660 Fay Ave. Suite H-356.
La Jolla, CA 92037

How to Submit Notes

Submitting notes to CGC (Currency Grading and Certificationn) is easy.
1. Use the contact information above to submit notes to CGC.

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CGC Grading Standards and Numbering System

Numeric Grades Adjectival Grades Description
MS 67 Superb Gem++ For the most part, this is as good as it gets! There are, however, a few (68’s) in the world (a bison, rainbow, etc.). These notes are considered the Superb Gem ++
MS 66 Superb Gem It is possible to obtain several notes in (66), especially the lower Denominations. However, you’ll see anywhere from 10 to 100 times factor in (65’s) over (66’s). These notes are Superb Gems!
MS 65 Gem This is where the serious collector begins his journey. This is the level where GEM starts. This doesn’t mean the note is flawless, but it does mean this uncirculated note is very well centered, has a crisp, original, undamaged (no pinholes – aging/fading) – Just as it says, a true Gem!
MS 63/64 Choice Crisp Uncirculated Choice Crisp Uncirculated (ChCu) is usually fresher and brighter than an average Cu note. Must be somewhat well centered (close to even margins), but may not quite make the cut to Gem due to small imperfections.
MS 60/62 Crisp Uncirculated Crisp Uncirculated shows no trace of circulation. Centering may not be perfect, may have pinholes, smudges, wrinkles or a corner tip fold – But not into the design. Very crisp.
MS 50/59 Almost Uncirculated Almost Uncirculated (AU) appears new, but under examination reveals light use: centerfold, a horizontal fold, or just a light crease. Original paper/good centering.
MS 40/45 Extremely Fine Extremely Fine notes are lightly circulated and may have several folds, but still retains much crispness, should not have any tears, stains, or discoloration’s.
MS 20/35 Very Fine Very Fine notes have normal circulation qualities. May have folds, creases, and even smudges. A popular grade for inexpensive collecting.