Specialized Banknotes Collection

Derrick,that's a very nice US$5 banknote you have got there.It is a pity that the second number is a '0' instead of an '8'.It would be even better if you have the solid to this as well.

Aidan.

 

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if the '0' is an '8', this piece can easily cost at least $10,000 USD.

 

US$10,000? That's an insane price to pay for a banknote with a solid serial number.

Aidan.

 

Early USA solid number are pricey. An 1899 Black Eagle $1 solid number can easily cost $11,000 to $15,000 or more. A 1899 $5 Indian Chief E55555555 was previously sold for $39,000 USD. The most expensive fancy number are the serial number with #00000001. Some of them cost over a 100k USD or more.

 

Just acquired them yesterday for my collection

A Japan 10,000 Yen soldi 555555 and a Thailand 1953 10 Baht Solid 555555.

 

So what are you listing it for, now, $10? Seriously, Aidan isn't the only one that's beside himself, here. I find this almost comical. Kudos on your photography and website and all, though...very pretty.

 

i dont see it selling for $10,000, but a legaltender notes in as good a condition as that one is... yeah i could see the tru radar selling for a couple hundred 'maybe'!!

the Black Eagle notes selling for that price range will be an UNC note, not a circulated note... the $5 chief note sells for huge money IN ANY GRADE!! add that its also a radar or single digit note just adds to the fury. Legal Tender Notes are alot more recent and had alot more saving... so the price range will be MUCH LESS.....

in any event... still a cool note!!!

 

A hundred dollars, even a couple hundred dollars, for a cool serial number, especially a "solid," especially on a unique note...and, I like these as much as the next collector does. But, let's face it, these are candy bars. And I like candy bars. But I'd never pay $10,000 for one.

Then again, giving all benefit of the doubt--I mean, just look at his website--there's "action" out there for these, evidently, and probably at the numbers he says. :rolling:

 

Daggarjon - Maybe I should made it more specific, if that USA $5 note A 88888888 A is uncirculated, it would have cost $10k USD or more. 1899 $5 and $10 are high in price even with normal serial number. They are based more on scarcity and condition of the banknote.

eddiespin - Most collectors may be shock at the prices of these solid numbers from USA. I too was shocked when I first notice them. After a while, I realsed the market value of these US solids after looking at many auction site, dealer's website and asking around. If you have a chance, look at some of the US dealer website. Collecting Solid numbers and fancy numbers banknote is a very specialized area in banknote collecting. It is an expensive section of collecting banknotes. They are mostly based on rarities. It is true that these solid number banknotes can be treated as a candy for our eyes. They look good and only for our eyes. Other then that, they are no diffierent from the other normal serial number. Still collector pay thousands of dollar to have them in their collection. Whether it is going to be for long-term investment or just strictly banknote collecting hobby, it is up to individual to specialize on the banknote collection which is what this topic is addressing. Important thing is that we enjoy our hobby. Thanks for your compliments on my showcase website.

 

i know what you meant see323 and i doubt any Legal Tender Note could reach that price, even if its Unc and even if its a radar or solid serial. The 1899 chief and Buffalo notes are much scarcer then a LTN in unc condition, and they have a tough time hitting the 10k mark. they do it, but its a choice example to do so. I would have to dig around, but a LTN thats is a solid serial and is in unc condition, i would think might sell for a few hundred to a thousand.. but 1k would be pushing the price range IMHO.

As for the eye candy.. i agree with you. Any note is subject to who wants it and how much are they willing to pay. if nobody wants to collect it, then it sells for face value. But since the notes you posted do sell far above face usually - then i would assume enough people are willing to pay the asking price it steady. it might only be eye candy for some .. but what else is every other coin or note in your collection? object hidden behind a safe door? hellno... each and every piece in my collection is eye candy .. and i have some monster terrible condition notes - but still eye candy to me

 

Your website is beautiful see323! And I appreciate your understanding that this is a "niche market" and as such a real eye-opener for some of us here. But in spite of that, I couldn't put this thread down. Thanks for the learning experience.

 

Daggarjon - I just checked with a USA reputable fancy number dealer, a US red seal solid A88888888A can easily cost between 12K to 15K. In fancy solid number collecting, prefix does play an important factor in determining the price. A matching leading prefix "A" and a trailing prefix "A" is the ultimate contributing factor to a solid. "8" is considered an Asian top-notch solid number. In any case, my earlier estimation of above 10K is reasonable. Not many people can afford solid number above 10k. They are usually for the rich and famous. I am definitely not one of them. As what Egyptian used to say " Banknotes collecting are for the King and Queen". I believe they are referring to those rare banknotes. Anyway, we can still continuing to collect our less costly banknotes and enjoy them every minute of it. Cheers..

 

Just received today for my collection - Older Series Turkey 1983 500 TL Solid 555555

 

Just added an Iranian solid 555555 into the collection.

 

Here is a Bulgarian solid 5555555 which I acquired earlier.

 

Just got this pair of scarce Bahrain low serial number ( 000005 and 000055 ).

 

Egypt 1 pound 5555555

 

My latest acquisition

(1) Australia 1995 $50 555555





(2) Rare Belarus 2000 10 ruble solid 5555555 in running numbers.

 

Just received this early Iran semi super solid 59/ 555555 to join my Iran 555555 collection.

The portrait is Mohammad Reza Pahlavi ( 1974 - 1979 )

A little history about him :

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran (Persian: محمدرضا پهلوی Moḥammad Rez̤ā Pahlavī) (October 26, 1919, Tehran – July 27, 1980, Cairo), styled His Imperial Majesty, and holding the imperial titles of Shahanshah (King of Kings), and Aryamehr (Light of the Aryans), was the monarch of Iran from September 16, 1941 until the Iranian Revolution on February 11, 1979. He was the second monarch of the Pahlavi dynasty and the last Shah of the Iranian monarchy.

The Shah came to power during World War II, after an Anglo-Soviet invasion forced the abdication of his father, Reza Shah. Mohammad Reza Shah's rule oversaw the nationalization of the Iranian oil industry under prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh. During the Shah's reign, Iran celebrated 2,500 years of continuous monarchy since the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. His White Revolution, a series of economic and social reforms intended to transform Iran into a global power, succeeded in modernizing the nation, nationalizing many natural resources and extending suffrage to women, among other things. However, a partial failure of the land reform, the lack of democratization as criticized by some of his opponents, as well as the decline of the traditional power of the Shi'a clergy due to parts of the reforms, increased opposition to his authority.

While a Muslim himself, the Shah gradually lost support with the Shi'a clergy of Iran, particularly due to his strong policy of Westernization and recognition of Israel. Clashes with the religious right, increased communist activity, Western interference in the economy, and a 1953 period of political disagreements with Mohammad Mossadegh (in which each side accused the other of staging a coup, eventually leading to Mossadegh's downfall) would cause an increasingly autocratic rule. Various controversial policies were enacted, including the banning of the Tudeh Party and the oppression of dissent by Iran's intelligence agency, SAVAK; Amnesty International reported that Iran had as many as 2,200 political prisoners in 1978. By 1979, the political unrest had transformed into a revolution which, on January 16, forced the Shah to leave Iran after 37 years of rule. Soon thereafter, the revolutionary forces transformed the government into an Islamic republic.

 

Realy like the Egyptian one and the Barhain pair, but the front of that Iranian one takes it for me :thumb: Appreciate you sharing them with is like this :hug: