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New Member
United States
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So... this year I turn 18 (tomorrow, in fact, one day AFTER election day, go figure). Anyway, my grandparents gave me the generous gift of $100, in the form of two $50 bills. One of them is your old run of the mill 90's bill, nothing special. But the other looked... older. I checked it to see anything about it, and after scouting around the front of the bill, I discovered that it says "Series of 1934" Here is a scanned picture of the front and reverse side of the bill. Is it worth anything more than face value? Is there any way for me to find out myself? And if it is, where could I sell it? Pictures:   Thanks for reading my topic. :) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gosh, I would definitely keep it, not only because it is pretty old but also because your grandparents gave it to you. It should be worth more than face value, but I'm not that sure because just last week, I bought a $10 from the 1934 series on ebay for only $10.75 |
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
Not exactly pristine but cool. 374,000 printed (fairly low) but $50 notes are hard to move and last longer in circulation. Valued at $90 in VF.
However if you can afford to keep it do so. The sentimental value outweighs the collector value at this point but think how cool it would be if you were able to give it to YOUR grandson some day.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd try to hang on to it, but 50 bux with little value over face can be hard to keep if you need the dough. In that case, I would throw it on ebay. If you set shipping just right, you can cover the cost and might make an extra buck or two. This way you can pass the bill along to someone who will appreciate it. If you just run out to the store and spend it, the next stop for it might be the fed shredder. |
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New Member
 United States
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True. I was definitely considering keeping it. I honestly think it got stuck in the card by mistake. :  I saw one on ebay going for $65 right now, 2 days left in auction and 4 bidders. I'm watching it, just to see. It's in a similar condition to mine, it said there were small pen marks on the back, and I see the same creases on it. I'd pull a link but it's like midnight here, too tired. EDIT: @ ratio411: Yeah, that was my thinking too. I can be impulsive sometimes... after all, I am still young, but I still think knowing it would eventually be destroyed is a worse fate than selling it. Edited by iRoo
11/05/2008 12:19 am
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Moderator
 United States
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Hi iRoo, I noticed that your new to CCF so if no one said it yet  ,now to your question,i think you should find out from your grandparents if they indeed put it in by accident  and if they would like it back ,if they don't you should keep it as long as you can, if for nothing else to remember your grandparents  ,just my thoughts. John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree with Clembo and John1. Don't sell it. I promise you, you will regret it one day. Some day your grandparents won't be with you, but you will always have that $50 bill.
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Valued Member
United States
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P.S. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! I was 18 once. I think.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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the printing on the reverse seems to be off a tad, idk if that adds any premium or not though
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New Member
United States
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I went to my local coin shop, and because of the printing (I think) he offered me $70 for it. I called my grandmother and asked about it, and she said the bank gave it to her, and she didn't even realize how old it was. So I find that amazing, the fact that it was still in circulation over seventy years after it was printed.
@ Randy - Thanks :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is neat if you can keep it and pass in to your children someday.
Back in the 70's an Aunt gave me, by mistake I am sure, for Christmas 5 crisp silver cert's. I still have them and plan to pass them on to my children.
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Posted 11/04/2008 11:37 pm
