Can a corner fold be removed from a bill. The fold is very light and is more noticeable on the back.Thanks RB
I dunno....steam iron?...put the bill in between 2 thin cotton sheets and blast it with steam,?..lets wait for the experts
I wouldn't do it. It is the same thing as coin doctoring. Best left to the pros and usually noticed by those who know what to look for.
I agree, I wouldn't do anything to it. If it's a note of value, I'd put it in a currency holder and enjoy it for what it is. In time, a holder might soften out the crease and make it look a little better...but if there is a break in the paper its there for good. Anything you do to remove it (steam iron, ect...) will probably make it worse.
I agree. Ironing works on fabric because the fibers are bent, but are still intact. A crease in paper means the fibers of the paper have been broken (like a toothpick). There's no way to put them back together, so the best thing is just to store it flat and protect it from further manipulation.
i agree with most others here.. i wouldnt do it.. besides, depending on how you do it, you coudl also remove ANY embossing that may be present on the note. Doing that kills any chance at higher grades.
Not sure if this article applies to money, but I found the whole process interesting... http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/localhistory/articles/crease_removal.asp This article doesn't specifically pertain to currency either, but was interesting reading... http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa010.shtml
I'd take a few dollars out of your wallet, make simialr folds and experiment on common currency to see what works. In the past, I have ironed currency and also pressed it between stacks of books (for weight) with varied sucess but it would depend on how much you have invested in the bill. Alot depends on how old the crease is and how much the fibers of the note have been distorted. The last time that I ironed money, I had it standing up all over the house drying and it looked like I was printing it myself ...lol.
I would really avoid manipulating any note of value. The end result will almost surely decrease the value.
While usually true, there are instances where small stains and folds can be carefully 'fixed' without effecting the value of a note...and in some cases (at least imho) the value can actually be increased. For example, if a note had a very small, but nasty looking stain which was water soluble and could easily be removed, then I really don't see the downside to removing the stain. If folding a note 800 times, dragging it through the dirt, writing on it with a pen, blowing your nose in it, storing it in a damp basement, etc... are ok and considered part of a notes history, then pressing a portion in a book or applying a little pure water will also be part of that notes history and shouldn't freak people out.
in all honesty dursin, i think your agreeing with camaro he did say almost surely decrease value. This imho does leave the door open for those few times doing some kind of repair, fix or whatever to a note does work. currency is alot harder to fix then coins imho. a quick dip in some silly liquid for coins, and its instantly new. trying to do the same type of thing (and no, i dont mean the liquid) with a note can easily go very bad for alot of collectors. do to any type of repair, cleanse fix or other, it should only be done by a proffessional... IF you want to keep the note. if its a note you dont care about... test all you want.
I care about all my notes...I've never attempted to do anything to add to their "history" either...at least not yet...there are a couple where I've been tempted however.
