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@Chadcoins not sure what you're referring to, a google search didn't pull up much except for a 2018 robbery at an East Edmonton coin store.. I would have actually liked knowing I managed to recover / source this store owner's partially unrecoverwd collection and return it all back, but this collection has been in a chest that was gifted to my Father in the 80s from a tenant of his who passed alone and was some Austrian Jewish military WWI + II survivor individual, thus all the military-related memorabilia in the chest as well as all the Soviet medals, British cap badges, etc. And paper currency and coins from all those countries, the Canadian stuff I managed to go through properly is only a fraction of what's left for me to discover.
@Sel thank you! They are open, but I'm personally avoiding unnecessary commutes. I notice I have one of those horizontal rectangular booklets/albums with like a frosty thicker clear plastic, can that work? Or if the sleeves are too tight I might just be risking ripping the notes :/
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Canada
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Also, in terms of rarity, based on my research, the 1917 Bank of Commerce 5$ + 10$ notes seem to be the rarest and most valuable of the bunch, given their conditions as well.
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03/19/2020 9:38 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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1. @ OP hiddengems:- I happen to be a gemcutter, Aussie yellow sapphire is my fav cutting material.
2. I have voluntarily put myself put myself in a California style self isolation as well, sooo... see (1.) above.
3. Don't put your notes in PolyVinylChloride note album pages. As a temporary alternative, store them all in a clip lock polyethylene clip-lock bag, then store them flat.
Edited by sel_69l
03/19/2020 10:24 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Anything used for food is also safe for coins and banknotes, like food freezer bags or "zip lock" bags. The heavier ones will be a little stiffer.
But since they have been in the book for 50 years a few more weeks can hardly make much of a difference.
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New Member
Canada
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Thank you everyone, and are there any salvaging techniques to help damaged notes? Or this is the same concept of don't clean your coins so don't like iron your notes haha
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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are there any salvaging techniques to help damaged notes? Or this is the same concept of don't clean your coins so don't like iron your notes - you guessed it pretty much... - but it isn't just the odd ancestor who stores paper money (coins) etc poorly (if it be any consolation). I attended a RCNA workshop on grading/storing banknotes (& coins). The facilitator (from a museum storage co) was aghast at how several collectors got into "hot soup" over poorly stored coins or expensive banknotes. She shared several anecdotes where high valued rare coins (or notes) lost 90% of their BV due to water, or reactions with some chemicals. Such sad tales.  - anyway, moving forward, the best thing you can do is put them in a baggy or each in a mylar banknote sleeve (if you can get them). My recommendation to you is to order online now so they'll be available in a couple weeks. Just search "Currency sleeves" (& World coins & Paper Money should appear) on ebay & select and then find a seller who appeals to your budget. Good luck! |
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Canada
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It looks like these notes don't pop up often, rare or not, I've no knowledge of such, here is mine I posted some time ago. http://goccf.com/t/256418cheers all and stay safe |
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Canada
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here is mine I posted some time ago. - nice large Chartered banknote. Hope you got it stored in a mylar PVC-free currency sleeve (BCW, Supersafe, uni-safe, super-pro, Lighthouse). |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Ty Walk.
It is in a Canadian Philatelic and Numismatic Society Album. Hopefully that's a safe medium.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Is the value of this note worth getting graded? If so company would you recommend?
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Canada
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Very nice. I would love to see those in person. Very fond of the commerce notes.
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Canada
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Is the value of this note worth getting graded? If so company would you recommend? Re: first question -I can't answer that 1st question for a couple reasons. The first is I have my own criteria to take a note to TPG (which may not match yours). My #1 criteria is that the note in question should be AU-UNC (& "original") plus collectible. I TPG 1/2 my collectible notes for myself & the other half (extras) for future buyers (or at least with them in mind) -so I'm not always grading a note for my self satisfaction. I cannot assess your note's grade from a photo (though it looks VF+ original & its definitely "collectible") but I also think I see a couple stains (which would rule out "original" designation for BCS). I could be wrong though as I said before (-it's nearly impossible to give an informed opinion of a note's condition from a photo). Re: you 2nd question -I only take my notes to BCS b/c I respect his strict grading standards far more than PMG. However, his certification can be a "hard pill to swallow" as he can get a little overzealous in finding flaws. I have given him several brick-fresh polymers (& Journeys) which only made UNC62 or UNC63 (-not poorly centred-) so you have to accept the stingy grades with him (or cut them out of the holders). If you have a lcs (or dealer) -who can inspect the note- they might be able to advise you better. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Paul in Brockville is my local coin dealer, I'll have to get hold of him as the note is on the block now, ty for such an amazing rely of info.
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New Member
Canada
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Very cool finds! Yes please dont press them flat :)
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