Nice pickup on the series 681 MPC and the notgeld, especially for the prices you paid!
Great presentation. I think it's a true wonder that you have some of those vignettes that graced prominent large-size notes.
From what I can see, those look to be in decent shape, VF-XF, so they're always good to get in that condition.
I'm enjoying the notes. Please continue to post as you acquire more. It's definitely going to be a great search!
I agree that the stamp was a distraction. I guess as long as you like it, that's all that really counts. It's yours and will be in your...
+1 RickieB. That was not uncommon to use the back of obsolete notes, or other paper that may have been lying around. Most of these were printed...
Steve, do you like the note more since it's been altered, or wish that it hadn't been cleaned?
I have a few fractionals such as this and from my experience, it looks real. These were generally considered in the category of demand...
Steve, I have to admit that the note looks better at a glance without the stamp, but you can tell that it affected other areas such as the "or by...
So...close...on...both.... Next time! Congrats Steve and Krispy!
Mike, you OWN that note?? Man, I sure am jealous if you do!
Merc, I agree that altering some coins may make them look better to the naked eye, but a lot of times you notice issues once they are under...
hahaha, awesome. :thumb:
Honestly, I would not take the tape off. You run the chance of damaging the bill on either the level of the naked eye or on a microscopic level. I...
Thanks so much for that link. I was finally able to see the plate they were discussing and it's AWESOME!
I think I might be confused now. Is Earlallen the original owner of the note this thread is about? I thought it was someone else.
I always say if it's interesting to you and you can afford to keep it, try and do so.
Sure thing Steve.
Earl, Is there a particular reason as to why you went into a thread from 12/2010 to say something like this about Steve's last post? If you were...
Please let me know the details once they are finalized. This is a great idea and I can't wait to help out.
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