Charles' Chips
Casino Chip Grading Definitions



Definition Condition Edges Hot Stamp Dirt Comments
New Unused Sharp 100% None No sign 
of use
Slightly
Used
(SU)
Light
use
Square About
95%
Light Very attractive
Used Obvious
use
Minor rim
nicks
About
50%
Some
dirt
Appearence is 
compromised
Worn Heavy
use
Rounded edges
large nicks
Less than
50%
Very
dirty
All elements of the
chip are identifiable
Damaged
(DMGD)
Damaged Large nicks
or cracks
Missing _ Could be broken, holed or 
cancelled, defaced, scratched, 
inlay missing or faded, etc.

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