I have a 1922 $10 Gold Certifiate note with a serial number in the million (7 digits) range. Most of the 1922 $10 notes out there seems to be in the 8 digits range. Is this considered a low serial number and does it add any value? I'm thinking of having my note graded (still looking for places that would grade notes) Also, I can't seem to find the printing plate number on the reverse (was checking to see if it's a mule note...which I'm still learning about.) Thanks!
I don't know if all other collectors consider "low serial" the same as I do, but I don't consider the note in attached photo a low serial numbered note. I consider three digit serial numbers (or lower) as low. Some examples... 0000272 (7 digit serials) 00000122 (8 digit serials)
Ahh thanks, I think yours is what most people considers low serial numbers too. Now I get what it meant. That helps! Thanks for the comment!
And, you can be high # too 99999900-99999999 are also good the last 100 notes. With the last 10 having more of a premium.
Didn't think about the high end part...thanks again! I might do some hunting tomorrow taking 5s out of the ATM. I might be getting the paper money bug. Thanks for the comments!
I found that CGA is an inexpensive place to grade notes. They used to be the top currency grader until some of their graders started grading their own notes too liberally. The new owners are trying to get them back in the game, so they are selling cheap grading on ebay. You can get 10 grades with free return postage for $100, or 5 for $60. I have done it a couple of times. The grading is like others - maybe even a bit conservative, and they have very nice sleeves. Check them out on ebay. I think it is CGAcurrency.com.
It is my understanding that often the print run won't go that high. But those serial #'s are out there.
You might want to read about CGA on this and other forums. Also, just let it be noted that eBay does not accept CGA graded notes for sale listing; currently they accept only PCGS and PMG graded notes.
I don't care about that. I just want them protected and authenticated. Are we talking about the old CGA, or the current one?
Nice serial #3 @panzerman . Personally, I consider two digit notes low. Some say anything under 1000. I collect serial #12, and like it anywhere in the eight digit serial number.
That's a really cool serial number. 3 happens to be my favorite number is it's my bday. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks guys! I only starting going after low serial numbers last year, now have 6 notes. I have never ever seen a Canadian banknote in circulation with anything close. These low serial numbered notes never would make it into general circulation.
