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<p>[QUOTE="funkee, post: 1645622, member: 37925"]With modern series $100s (1950 and later), there are a few things to look out for:</p><p><br /></p><p>- Star notes: The serial number suffix ends with a star *</p><p>- Error notes: Gutter folds, butterfly folds, misaligned overprints, obstructions and board breaks causing part of the design to be missing, under and over-inkings, stuck and mismatched serial numbers, etc.</p><p>- Mules: The front and back plate numbers are different sizes; the latest series with possible mules are 1950 series with plate numbers that are larger on the front than on the back</p><p><br /></p><p>- <b>Condition:</b> Condition is vital. If your notes do not have any of the above features, then you will only get a premium if the notes are uncirculated. That means no folds, creases, pin holes, tears, wrinkles, etc. </p><p><br /></p><p>There are various levels of uncirculated, ranging from 60 to 70 in grade. If you get the notes graded, then the higher the grade, the higher the premium you can get. If the notes are uncirculated but raw, you'll probably only get a few dollars over face value for them. But if you sell them on eBay, the fees will eat up any of your profits.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="funkee, post: 1645622, member: 37925"]With modern series $100s (1950 and later), there are a few things to look out for: - Star notes: The serial number suffix ends with a star * - Error notes: Gutter folds, butterfly folds, misaligned overprints, obstructions and board breaks causing part of the design to be missing, under and over-inkings, stuck and mismatched serial numbers, etc. - Mules: The front and back plate numbers are different sizes; the latest series with possible mules are 1950 series with plate numbers that are larger on the front than on the back - [B]Condition:[/B] Condition is vital. If your notes do not have any of the above features, then you will only get a premium if the notes are uncirculated. That means no folds, creases, pin holes, tears, wrinkles, etc. There are various levels of uncirculated, ranging from 60 to 70 in grade. If you get the notes graded, then the higher the grade, the higher the premium you can get. If the notes are uncirculated but raw, you'll probably only get a few dollars over face value for them. But if you sell them on eBay, the fees will eat up any of your profits.[/QUOTE]
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