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I'm really enjoying looking at all the banknotes people are adding  Edited by notgeldman
12/01/2024 06:45 am
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Iraq 1978 25 Dinars Fantastic!  |
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Sweden
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Well first post here,dont collect papermoney,but couldnt resist picking up this little beauty. Very affordable stuff 4 dollars. 5 kronor Sweden   |
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Well first post here,dont collect papermoney,but couldnt resist picking up this little beauty. Fantastic! |
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Singapore
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I get pretty excited when I see a tough note listed & then feel greatly let down after I have inspected it & see it has been washed. I would prefer to acquire a note with honest circulation (& a few stains) rather than one that has been processed. @walk2dwater How often/how much of the banknotes in Canada are washed ? Here in Singapore, 1st series Orchid banknotes are definitely mostly washed (including those with "EPQ" status...). The most common washing agent are Lindner ERNI A and B, which some numismatics shops openly sell them. I have also bought before banknotes washed with shampoo, soap, detergent etc as the smell is too distinct. Very often, these washed banknotes have fibers all coming out due to excessive scrubbing it seems. Sellers in Singapore are also smart, as they seal the banknotes with hard plastic, some of which are quite thick and while sometimes you can't really observe very clearly the extent of a banknote being washed, the tell-tale signs are usually the slight difference in colour and the fact why they want to seal the banknotes - Surely they have something to hide  Edited by aster
12/07/2024 02:04 am
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Canada
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How often/how much of the banknotes in Canada are washed ? @aster - the honest answer is "I don't know" but suspect that more are washed than we realize. By series: 1935: I would bet that the majority are washed & pressed* (they only lasted 2 years so are highly desired with huge mark ups for each upgrade) 1937: Probably half this series has been processed some way (much longer lasting series, UNC are affordable, so many more original than 1935) 1954 (Devil's Face): I would estimate that 40-50% have been processed (washed/pressed). 1954 (1956 - Modified): 25-30% which mostly would be replacements or highly sought change overs, etc. Modern series (1969- present day) 5-10% since these are much less sought after & demand remains soft. Some of my estimates goes on meeting this veteran dealer who told me to buy "original" b/c they're tough (for the first 3 series). He said it was common for collectors to wash/press their notes "back in the day." Some of my estimates go by observation: I just attended a show last week and most of the dealers had processed 1935/37 TPG notes (non EPQ/ non Original). None of the notes that had EPQ looked doctored to my eye but I wasn't buying anyway. Mind you, I did not inspect any Legacy holders since I've seen a few doctored notes with PPQ so I usually avoid inspecting them. I don't think collectors really understand how many notes are processed. |
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Nice additions, otto and Moniker!
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Recently, got a new album for my collection of banknotes from The Netherlands. I added a heraldic sticker on the cover to make it more unique. Fantastic! |
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Canada
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Recently, got a new album for my collection of banknotes from The Netherlands. I added a heraldic sticker on the cover to make it more unique. That's a really nice looking album @NumisEd. Most of those older notes from the Netherlands are quite tough to find in good UNC or near UNC condition (which those look to be). My only concern is that I don't see mylar currency sleeves for each note. Many of those albums have pages that use the old PVC plastic. I have just helped a friend go through his father's collection & both albums needed to be thrown out. In fact, we also found some yellow PVC sleeves which needed tossing. I have seen too many banknotes become part of the plastic so just be sure/careful that your valuable notes are adequately protected. |
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Singapore
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Singapore banknotes. Orchid $100 A/2 - 3 signatures. PMG catalogue: Pick #6a, #6b, #6c All are in not so good condition, with some flaws. I think last year I posted 2 of the pieces, recently bought the 3rd and final piece to complete the set of A/2 prefix.  |
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Very nice! |
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United States
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That's a really nice looking album @NumisEd. Most of those older notes from the Netherlands are quite tough to find in good UNC or near UNC condition (which those look to be).
My only concern is that I don't see mylar currency sleeves for each note. Many of those albums have pages that use the old PVC plastic. I could have all notes graded, at which point they should be adequately protected. Then, I could buy a new album for graded notes... Edited by NumisEd
12/18/2024 09:37 am
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United States
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Very nice sets, NumisEd and aster!
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