And would it detract from any potential value if ever graded and sold? Just today, I was able to pick up this CSA $2 note that isn't exactly in spectacular condition. It's got a couple of creases on it that I would like to see if I could possibly flatten out by sticking it inside of a heavy book but, if I do that, would a TPG identify that a detract from the grade? It's not really in stellar shape as-is, so I think it would be nice to get those creases out (particularly the one right down the middle) but I won't do so if it would result in a net loss in terms of grading. I'm about 99% sure this is authentic after doing a fair bit of research. The basic checks are matching up for authenticity, so it's just a matter of "to flatten (press) or not" type of thing at this point. Any advice would be appreciated as I am just barely dipping my toes into paper money. Thanks!
I can't answer your question as to what a TPG may say.... But if I owned that note, I would be doing the same thing you are doing and I do collect a bit of CSA paper.
That’s a nice looking CSA note. Forget about the creases as they don’t really make a difference. The note has a stain, on the large side. The borders have been cut into and the ink is raided a bit. Those items are more important than the creases. The folds in CSA Notes are common as the soldiers did that. I have one note with a small bloodstain. Even placing it in a heavy book would leave visible signs of doing so and that will lower the value more than the creases. Please leave as is to protect the historical part of the Note.
The serial number is really a PITA to see. Aside from simple magnification, is there a way to tell what it is?
That’s the faded ink I was referring to. The ink was red and I can’t tell from a photo. It looks like one of the numbers is a zero. No way to restore them.
