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  So I hope these images appear as more than a link once I post. Hi! New to the community. I joined specifically because of this one item. I received this bill when I cashed my work check at the Bank of New York over 35 years ago. A co-worker offered me $20 on the spot for my $5 bill that day, and I said I would hold onto it and see what it's worth in the future. It has been in the pages of a book ever since so is in excellent condition and uncirculated. There is some smudging on the front of the note (does that add value as a smear?, mostly to the left of Lincoln's picture and above the big FIVE. The back shows the partial offset transfer error (I've tried to do some sleuthing on my own so I don't sound like a total goofball.) I have looked on ebay a bit and looked at the Heritage Auction site. I would like to know/find out: A. Some approximate values and feedback on this note B. If I were to sell what is the best method to do so-- ebay, HA or something else? (I'm not a collector and this is the only interesting paper money item I have--I also have a 1921 Morgan silver dollar that I saved from my First Communion an eternity ago haha!) C. Out of curiosity, does a PARTIAL offset ink transfer error have less, more or the same value as a full offset ink transfer error? Thanks in advance--I am looking forward to hearing from you!
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New Member
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PS the year 1921 is NOT an indication of when I had my First Communion. :)
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Pillar of the Community
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 to CCF! I don't know anything about the note, but 1921 Morgan dollars are very common. Unless it is in really good condition, it's only value comes from the silver in it. |
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Normal wear and tear condition on the silver dollar. So nothing special condition-wise. Would have been nice if it was worth more but I probably would have gotten more bang for my buck if I'd spent it on candy way back when! Thanks for the heads up! :)
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice offset. Bay should be able to give you a price range you could expect. You might want to contact some numismatic error dealers for an outright purchase.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Super note, congrats! to the Paper Money Forum! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome!
Fun find in the wild!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Really cool error note! |
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New Member
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Thanks everyone! I will explore numismatic error dealers and go a little further on ebay. John1-I'm thinking the asap Mylar sleeve recommendation (new concept to me because I really am a complete newbie) is because this note hasn't been protected in any other way for all these years other than by being tucked in a book? Or is there more to it than that? So appreciate this resource. Learning so much already! |
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That's the reason, condition is very important. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome to CCF.
Nice partial front-to-back offset error. The 70's, 80's and 90's saw a plethora of errors from the BEP.
Personally, I would get it into a quality Mylar sleeve and out of the book.
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Pillar of the Community
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 And nice addition to a collection. |
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Duly noted on the Mylar sleeve. Will address that ASAP. Is there an online place you can purchase just one or a few of these protectors or are they bulk for collectors only? Maybe there is a brick and mortar store I can walk into? I'm in Connecticut. Thanks again for the well wishes and support!
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Check your local shop first, and then check ebay. John1 |
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You can find them on Amazon too... They make thin floppy ones and stiff ones that cost a bit more... I go with the stiff ones. As John1 said, condition is everything. When putting it in the holder be careful with the corners, you want them to stay sharp, with no bends or creases. |
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