1993 $100 * note

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by BigsWick, Nov 16, 2007.

  1. BigsWick

    BigsWick Rat Powered

    Guys,

    I'm not much of a currency collector- way more into coins.

    Anyway, a gal I know found a 1993 $100 star note at work. I took a quick look at it. It has been folded in half once but is in really crisp shape. The fold has been more or less "pressed" out of it, but the crease can still be seen. I can detect no other imperfections.

    Is it worth keeping as a collectible? She'll give it to me for $100.

    Thanks for any help.
     
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  3. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    Knowing the serial number and pics (of course but she has it) would be helpful.

    For face value though I'd jump on it. Can always spend it later if you have to.
     
  4. BostonMike

    BostonMike Senior Member

    I agree...get it for face value and if it isn't worth keeping spend it.


    I actually have a 1990 series $100. Nothing special about it...just an old style note. If i ever need $100 i'll spend it, but i'm in no need.
     
  5. gatzdon

    gatzdon Numismatist

    Buy it and consider it part of your emergency fund.
     
  6. Pirata72

    Pirata72 Senior Member

    I like the old style notes and keep most of them that I come across. I would get it and hold onto it. You could always spend it later if needed.
     
  7. BigsWick

    BigsWick Rat Powered

    OK, I went ahead and got it. Nothing too special about it I guess, just not something you see every day. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
     
  8. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind


    There is one other fact tha may make it worth your keeping. Been discussed here before.

    The Feds are now actively destroying ANY old style currency in denominations from $5 on up regardless of condition. This is an "anti counterfeit" measure as it were but not one that's ever been taken before.
    Had the Feds gotten their hands on your note it would never be seen again.
     
  9. BigsWick

    BigsWick Rat Powered

    Well, Here it is:


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    Guess I'll put it away and forget about it. ;)
     
  10. LSM

    LSM Collector

    The December Paper Money Values magazine lists the price at $125 in EF.

    Lou
     
  11. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    Not bad at all AND the lowest amount printed for star notes in the series! (640,000)

    Keep that one!
     
  12. Coinlover

    Coinlover The Coin Collector

    nice find, i would definalty hold onto that! :kewl:
     
  13. BigsWick

    BigsWick Rat Powered

    clembo:

    What is your source for that information? Can you recommend a good book for currency?
     
  14. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    I agree with what has been said..keep it. The source, if I know Clembo like I think I do would be the Small Size U.S. Paper Money by Schwartz/Lindquist 7th edition.

    Nice note...

    RickieB
     
  15. BostonMike

    BostonMike Senior Member

    Definitely nice find!
     
  16. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    You are correct sir!

    Standard Guide to Small Size U.S. Paper Money 1928 to date by
    John Schwartz and Scott Lindquist

    7th edition


    A real good book for this kind of stuff.

    clembo
     
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