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I found a old 50 dollars bill in my garage underneath my broken lawnmower. It has no notable damage except one of the serial numbers is completely gone. Can I still spend it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 If you can post a photo of it, we'll let you know if the bill has any premium value over $50. It probably doesn't but you never know.... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes. If I recall the law correctly, you can redeem a bill if you have "more than half" (read: probably 2/3) of the bill, or if you have all four corners, or at least two corners and the entire portrait.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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It has no notable damage except one of the serial numbers is completely gone. Does that mean the bill is torn and missing a big enough part that one SN is gone? That's kind of notable... I think you can take it the bank and they'll swap it out for you as long as enough of it is in tact. Pics, please. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found a old 50 dollars bill in my garage underneath my broken lawnmower. Maybe that's what broke your lawnmower  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I believe if you have at least 50 percent of the note remaining you can redeem it at your local bank for a crisp, brand-new Ulysses.
Just my $0.02
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Moderator
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree it's spendable. But for sure...  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I believe you need two complete serial numbers and the bank will give you a modern issue. No piece of US Currency produced by the BEP has ever been demonetized i.e. you may bring an Educational $1 to the bank for a modern US $1 that can easily be spent at your favorite retailer.
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Valued Member
Panama
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If it's old as you say I wouldn't spend it...
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Posted 09/06/2015 9:49 pm
