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Bedrock of the Community
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The stars are around, but you're talking serious money in gem grades. I think I'd rather own a few '02 Red Seal NBNs or something else that hits you over the head instead.
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02/01/2016 5:13 pm
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Wonderful set! Very impressive.
If you're looking for a $5 in 66, check TT!
I've seen such a bill in 66 there, just a few minutes ago.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks. I like John but he's usually too pricey for me.
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Bedrock of the Community
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By way of history, from what I understand, most GIs had their pay sent home during WWII, so there was not a great demand for these notes at the time. They were not authorized for use domestically after the war, but eventually that restriction was lifted. I would often find them as a kid.
Our wallets were full of notes with all kinds of colors back then - red, brown, yellow, green and blue. We didn't give it a second thought (unfortunately).
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02/11/2016 6:22 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Our wallets were full of notes with all kinds of colors back then - red, brown, yellow, green and blue. We didn't give it a second thought (unfortunately). I do enjoy seeing all these colors when I flip through my $1 note Dansco. Makes me smile. I really wish we had more color in U.S. notes, especially after dabbling in world currency. I know we're getting there with the modern issues but the multi-colored seals were a nice splash of color and I think those look sharp. |
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Nice! I am currently missing just the $5 yellow seal for my North Africa set as well. Not only is the $5 note scarcer but a bit more pricey as well... Same goes for the Hawaii series, although I have the 1,5,10,and 20 Hawaii notes, The $5 is in the least bit of good condition.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to the CCF, CollectorKing, and especially the Paper Money forum!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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This forum is the best-kept secret on the CCF!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome, indeed, CollectorKing!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Ok, now that I think about it, do you have any advice for aspiring collectors of this series (such as myself (ahem))? I have already seen "don't skimp, buy the best you can afford" earlier in the thread, which I'm on board with. Start with $1, move on to $10, pray for $5? Buy graded only? ebay, auction houses, LCS, coin shows? Thanks! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very complicated subject and deserves it's own discussion. How about starting a new thread?  |
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Valued Member
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Coinfrog- being that you have completed this set, what would you consider to be a good deal on one of these high grade $1 North Africa notes? (assuming it has a regular serial number).
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Bedrock of the Community
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You should be able to get a TPG 65PQ for less than $250 on ebay with patience. I saw one go for less than $200 a couple of days ago. Save the search, check the scans, be sure it's PQ, and take your time. |
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Ok, thanks. I definitely want to get a nice $1 note when I can to start. Then I will go for the $10, and eventually the tough $5. I'll look for certified examples, of course. I suppose it took you a while to complete this set, but I reckon it's worth it.
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