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Pillar of the Community
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I wanted an opinion on what people thought the demand would be for $200 notes if the U.S. started printed them, and $500 and $1,000 notes if the U.S. started printing them again.
I believe that the demand for $500 notes was about 150,000 $500 notes for general circulation when they were last issued on July 14, 1969, so, while the demand may still be low, due to all of the fancy electronic payments we have now, I still believe that the demand for $500 notes would be higher in this day and age than back then, when a $100 note was like a $1,000 note, but I could be wrong.
What does everyone else think?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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A way to judge when a new larger denonination will be issued, is to compare new denonination issues against an inflation graph. Only a very rough rule of thumb, but enough to increase interest in the issue of a new larger denomination.
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Pillar of the Community
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With inflation yeah I could see having $500 bill now easier than back in early 1900s.
But, honestly how often do you walk around with $500 in your pocket?
With debit cards and electronic payments, big purchases are usually not done in denominations.
I like the idea, but IMO it's not feasible to print.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Could be handy for drug dealers, blackmailers, Dr Evil. You know, the sorts of people who like to carry around large amounts of cash. Particularly with all the Health and Safety legislation. Better for your henchmen if they don't have to strain their backs while toting around a small fortune in readies ...  Edited by Tom Goodheart
08/16/2013 07:31 am
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Valued Member
United States
177 Posts |
Since, in 1980, $200 was $400, you wouldn't need any. However, today, due to heavy inflation, I think we really need higher denominations. I'm sick of carrying a wallet full of $100s all the time. Instead, you could have 1 bill, for $1000. Also, it would make $100s more commonly accepted, as they can be used as change.
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Valued Member
United States
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The demand would be huge, especially for numismatists.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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The demand would be huge, especially for numismatists. Being serious for a minute, yes. There are some things where cash still seems to be most acceptable. Coin fairs, antique fairs, that sort of thing where you expect to take away what you've bought on the day. Apart from some commercial dealers few people can just accept a credit card and certainly in the UK, we've more-or-less done away with cheques. So cash still has its uses ... sometimes. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I would use a $200 note a LOT, because I use the current $100 to pay all of my bills, right now.
(Post office is next door to the bank)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think that $200's & $500's would be used a lot actually, if you think about it most demand for $100's is from central banks around the world, so $200's & $500's would make that much easier. I personally would use $200's regularly maybe not $500's yet but maybe in a few years.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Here in the UK we have both £50 and £100 notes, yet they are hardly ever seen. I actually lodged a good bit of cash at my local bank last week and there were both denominations in it. The (admittedly young) cashier said he had never seen the Bank of Ireland £100 notes before - and he works in the bank!
Dealers - car, antiques and the like seem to use them the most - and farmers - basically those who prefer to keep moderately sized deals under the radar so as not to trouble the tax man and take up his valuable time :)
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Valued Member
United States
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IMHO, I think the $200 and $500 would be a good idea, as for the $1000, I don't know if it would be that widely used.
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 United States
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But, honestly how often do you walk around with $500 in your pocket? This is the right question to ask. If there is a sufficient number of people who do, then the five hundred dollar denomination makes sense. My wager is that it does not, as it is easier for us to carry a payment card than it is to carry that amount of cash. I could be wrong. A two hundred dollar note, however, may find success. |
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United States
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I don't think these would see much use outside of drug dealers, casinos, and Where's George enthusiasts. I'm not sure the casinos would bother with the $200 or the $500 as that casino cash payouts use $100s and $20s and not the $50s. I personally like and use $2 bills, but would think the $200 to be some sort of freak note. I could only envision using one on a regular basis if inflation were to get so bad that you needed one to buy a soda.
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Valued Member
United States
177 Posts |
I don't believe the 1000 would have much use. $200 and $500, yes. But, since credit cards are generally not accepted at flea markets, small businesses, antique stores, and et cetera, it would be nice to have high denominations of actual cash, which symbolizes wealth better than a piece of plastic. I do not think the only usage would be from sales of illegal drugs and arms. Casinos would use them regularly, but why is that bad, ask yourself? Just my 2 cents.
Also, if you're like me, you don't want to get a ton of charges on your credit card. So, I don't even enjoy using my card unless it's for very high purchases. So, I'd like to have high denominations.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Since 2002 there have been 200- and 500-euro notes in Europe, but many businesses refuse to accept them - I've often seen signs in shops, gas stations etc saying that they are not accepted. When changing pounds into euros for foreign travel I never get any denominations above €50.
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Valued Member
United States
177 Posts |
Gas stations can't make change. But coin stores selling $1000 items can use $500s as change for $1000s.
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Posted 08/16/2013 07:22 am
