Since I'm new to collecting paper money and coins, I wanted to post these pics. I just want to know if the serial #s are high or low and what their worth? Thanks for the help in advance. First one is a 1935G Sliver $1.00 Certificate Second is a 1963 $2.00 Bill Red Seal Third is a 1963 $5.00 Bill Red Seal Forth is a 1934A $10.00 Bill and final 1981 $20.00 Bill
The serial numbers ae average, and would not bring any sort of premium based on that aspect alone. As for the notes themselves, each one appears to be in Fine to Very Fine grade, with the $2 red seal closer to XF. As for value, $1 silver worth $2-$3, $2 red seal worth $10, $5 red seal worth $8, 1934A $10 worth $20 and $20 worth $22.
Circ finds? I bet that $20 is at least... Series 1981. Does the 1935G have the motto on the back or not? I think the ones with the motto bring higher preimums...? Or was this a different series? I thought it was 1935G..?
It was indeed Series 1935 G that the National Motto transition occurred — I believe about 13% of the Series 1935 G Silver Certificates have the National Motto.
Pretty cool notes, just one thing to remember something is only WORTH what someone else is willing to pay for it.
I was afraid of the value being worth lower then what I paid, for them. I feel like I got screwed. I paid $15 for the Sliver Note & $16 for the 2 dollar note, both bought at a local Antique's shop. The $5 and $10 where bought from Littleton gonna laugh but I paid $34 for the $5 note and $50 for the $10. The $20 note was my sister I saw it and gave her a newer $20 for it.
Littleton always has a huge premium on their notes. I have found some notes that are only in Fine condition are priced in XF to Ch Cu range when Littleton lists it in their catalog. Sorry you overpaid for the notes, but they could go up in value as time passes.
Sorry to hear you overpaid for those notes... hopefully they go up in time and I'm sure we all overpaid at one time or another~~ I know I have already...
Kevin, I would like to know if there is a single collector that has not overpaid for a note, I doubt it. We can call it a mistake if we want but it's something I believe we have all done. "How much should I pay for this note?" is probably the question asked the most in collecting, whether it's asked to others or asking yourself. There are a couple notes I knowingly paid "to much" for because I just plain wanted the notes. I've been collecting paper currency for around only four years and still feel like a beginner; there is a lot of interesting things to learn. You said you're new to collecting paper currency, the good news is that you are asking questions now, not after spending thousands.:thumb:
Guys your right I shouldn't feel all that bad, for paying to much if U like something money should not matter get it money never mind. My grand father had always wanted me to collect currency but was never in too it. But something inside of me said wait money is cool to collect.
If you like the old 20's and you have 2000 in cash then go to a bank and ask for a strap of 20's and search. I find 20's like that and older quite often.
