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Message:: [QUOTE="Searcher64, post: 1684301, member: 21828"]Some are and some are not. They can range from a few dollars to as much as $1000.00. You need to get a book that gives you more details of what to look for. It's the same in what ever you collect. I have been able to acquire most from up North at very reasonable prices. Down here in the South they are more expensive. Get a US Currency book and look them up, or just surf on the net here. ebay has many for sale. Get the best ones you can afford for the best condition. The fractionals came into existence because of the Civil War. The hard coins, disappeared from circulation and the north needed some way to have small values for commerce. They first used "Postage Stamps" encased. Next they went to Fractionals currency. They were in values of 3cents to 50 cents. They were made from different types of paper stocks, and some were hand signed, and most were not.  NOW THAT I HAVE GIVEN YOU TOO MUCH INFORMATION. Let me know if this helps you. Have a great day.[/QUOTE]