Paper notes from my Father's collection

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by rosethe, Nov 15, 2009.

  1. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    I would appreciate any help in estimating the values of these notes, and any other information that can educate me. I know there isn't really a lot of value here, but I'd still like to know.:)

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    There are quite a lot of Silver certificates in the collection.

    Dates:
    $1 Blue notes
    1928
    1928 A, B

    1934
    1935 A, B, C, D (narrow, wide) E, F, G, H

    1957
    1957 A , B

    1963
    1965

    $1 Red note
    1928
    1935A Hawaii

    $1 Yellow note
    1935A


    $2 Red Notes
    1928D
    1953
    1963

    $5 Blue notes
    1934
    1934A, B, C,D

    1953
    1953A, B,

    $5 Green note
    1963A

    $5 Red Note
    1953

    $10 Blue Notes
    1934B
    1934D

    1953B (4)

    $10 Green Note
    1934A


    There are too many to post all the pictures, but if anyone has any interest in seeing any on the list, just let me know.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. pennywise

    pennywise Collector of dust

    Lets start here Rosethe, do any of the notes have stars before or after the serial numbers, in place of a letter?
     
  4. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member


    BRB,

    I found one.

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    Can someone tell me what the different colors; red, blue, green and yellow mean?

    And what is the significance of the word Hawaii on this note?

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    Thanks!
     
  5. covert coins

    covert coins Coin Hoarder

    Nice note.. Great gift from your father...
     
  6. pennywise

    pennywise Collector of dust

    Rosethe, first off, the notes should be treated just like coins, they should not be handled if at all possible. If they are in sleeves, keep them there. Notes, like coins, have many variables as to their worth. The first note you posted in this thread, could be worth over 3K in top grade. Condition, as always plays a large part of a notes value. The Hawaii note appears to be in nice shape and could bring near $200 at auction. These notes were issued during the war for use by our troops in battlezones, as was the yellow seal 1935A you have, which was for N. Africa. The star you show has a value of $20-25, I had hoped maybe some of the older notes had stars. Each will have to be evaluated on its own, for a better idea of its worth. Good luck.
     
  7. pennywise

    pennywise Collector of dust

    If you could post pics of the notes in groups, as you have them broken down, i'm sure the experts here would be glad to help with values. Red notes are Legal Tender notes, Blue are Silver certificates, Green are Federal Reserve notes and Brown and Yellow are Hawaii and N. Africa.
     
  8. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    O.K. Pennywise--

    Here's a few more. No more time tonight, I should go do some work.

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  9. LSM

    LSM Collector

    Hi rosethe, I just wanted to mention that the 5 dollars star note is also a repeater note. So the note may have some additional value other than being just a star note.
    (G 1945 1945 *)

    Lou
     
  10. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    Ah, I remember that from my childhood, also something called a radar note.
    Dad was fond of those. I should check for more of those.

    Thanks Lou!
     
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    LSM Collector

  12. pennywise

    pennywise Collector of dust

    I'll do my best with these. These are ballpark figures with the pics provided. The notes all appear in crisp shape. The 3 1928's and the 1934 are also known as funnybacks and sell for between $40-80. The 1935's normally sell in the $6-12 range. Remember these are price guide ranges, some could sell higher, some lower, but each note needs to examined on its own.
     
  13. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    Thank you.

    What's funny about the backs? I haven't honestly looked at the reverse. :)

    There are multiple bills in some sleeves, I think they are newer ones. I didn't want to touch them....gotta get those cotton gloves....
     
  14. pennywise

    pennywise Collector of dust

    This is what they look like..
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  15. kbsig106

    kbsig106 Junior Member

    The 1963A G* $5 FRN is a nice note and a nice radar birth year to boot! I would get the note graded if it hasn't already...
     
  16. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    rosethe - your father had a good eye for currency :thumb:
     
  17. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    Continuation of the $1 notes[​IMG]


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    Some foreign notes:

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    Can anyone tell me what these war notes are about?

    Thanks!:)
     
  18. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    while any one of us can tell you the value of a note, with the amount of notes you have, it would be a good idea for you to pick up a book, or books, on currency. For US notes, i would suggest the 'Comprehensive Catalog of US paper money', if there are alot of world notes, i would highly reccomend the 'Standard catalog of world paper money' from krause publications. Both books would give a very good idea of values for all your notes. While the books themselves would only be a price guide and subject to changes, a rough idea of a value is better then none :)
     
  19. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    Looks like a purchase from Amazon is in order.
    (I had no idea there were books that give value:goof:)

    Thanks.
     
  20. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    rosethe...

    for a more accurate price guide, please go here and join to get the archive pricing for notes sold in the past.
    You have some nice notes here...the $5 star repeater is worth more than $25 to the right collector....
    Use the price archives as your guide.
    www.ha.com
    Regards,

    RickieB
     
  21. rosethe

    rosethe Junior Member

    Thanks Rickie,

    I found a couple more star notes behind the others I previously photographed.
    I can't make any sense of the other bills I saw today, none of the serial numbers seem significant in any way, but why are they there???

    I'll check out the site.:)
     
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