Counterfeit US Fractional

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the reply. No, I didn't take a photo. It was a lot. And the discussion was limited. The current owner, however, will be back; and I let him know that I wanted to research this further before anymore discussion occurred. I couldn't find any prices realized for counterfeit fractional on ebay to reference (or any quick searches of private listing pages) - So that is why (including my very limited knowledge) I hesitated and sought qualified input here on CCF.

Thank you again.

Thank you, Western! Very much appreciated.

I was never into frac. currency that much until I grabbed a bunch at an auction a while back.

Then just by chance my local coin club put on a small monthly auction where I won a great book on this subject:

'A Collector's Guide to Postage & Fractional Currency' by Robert J. Kravitz. It's about a 150 page book with superb color photos. http://www.collectons.com has it for $ 44.49 + S/H in their currency section.

After reading through it I found several tips on counterfeits and varieties/errors: topics that are my true interests when dealing with coins.

Here are a few paraphrased tips from the book:

1) If the currency smells like bleach(used for post mint processing), stay away. A simple sniff test is adequate and recommended if a frac. note looks too good.

2) A pressed note(to diminish the creases) lowers the value of any paper note significantly. Hold the bill at a 45 degree angle to a light and search for either shiny lines or cast shadows: both indicative of pressing.

3) Then place the currency on a flat surface and observe if the ends curl up. Curling signifies processing: a bad thing.

The book relays some of the author's conquests(paying next to nothing for valuable specimens) when cherry picking at coin shops and shows. Many owners of this paper have no clue of hidden treasures and increased monetary value contained therein since they've never taken the time to read a book like this.

fyi,
mdpmedia

Very much appreciate all of the feedback. And a sincere thank you for the book referral/reference! This is what makes this forum great, people like you guys and gals! Thanks again!!