Ironing Currency?

I'm not really into paper money as much as coins, but I know the general idea of grading it and also the kind of material that currency (well at least U.S.) is made out of (I think). Wouldn't ironing it just get rid of creases and folds? Please don't get angry with me for asking such a question, but I was just curious and I may try it out with an average dollar bill. :computer:

Thanks guys

 

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Somebody was telling me that ironing will do squat.
When bills are folded, the paper fibres are broken in 1/2 so ironing will never bind the fibres back together.

 

that makes sense

 

but it still can't hurt to experiment

 

This topic has been discussed before.

Click here and here to read the prior threads on the subject.

 

Ironing paper money is like cleaning coins. You can tell it has been ironed or pressed and the value is then lowered. Beware of that if you experiment with this.

 

Not worth doing, Ironing can also stretch the paper, if the heat is too much scorch it and dont even start with the steam

 

Here's a link to the PCGS Currency Grading Site. It has some info on ironing or pressing notes........................................................John http://www.pcgscurrency.com/g_overview.html

 

If you just put them in the washer on the permanent press cycle and then put them in a dryer with a "Wrinkle Saver" or "Wrinkle Rid" setting, then the ironing should not be necessary.

 

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This is completely correct. However, experimenting might not be a bad idea though. If you took a couple normal wrinkled bills and ironed them you could then see how a ironed bill looks. Then, compare it to a new CHCU note and you'll see a difference for sure. It's a good way to learn how to recognize it.

 

If you want to experiment with common stuff go for it. I've been doing it with coins. Baically coins I can't make any worse. I've been using electrolosis. I've also been acid dating nickels. Why not?

Now as for taking a note with real value I strongly advise against it. As noted it will not "mend" broken fibers. An experienced collector will also spot it in a heartbeat.
I've seen a few and I always notice a "sheen" on the note when looked at correctly. It also has a tendency to trash any embossing.

 

Exactly, this is what I was trying to say. Don't touch a valuable note. But, gain that experience and see what they look like by ironing "spender" notes.

 

yeah i definitely wouldn't do it to anything with value over face

 

I second that De Orc....


Dursin....I hope you were JK


RickieB

 

Why? I didn't see anything printed on them saying that I should send them in to the dry cleaners?



lol...of course I'm JK.