Sooo Did I Get Ripped?

Yes, unfortunately you've overpaid for that note in that grade. In my opinion, if you are looking to collect Canadian notes, I would say what is done is done, and keep it until you find a better example for your collection. I would recommend getting the Charleton banknote catalog - don't pay the listed prices, but if you are under those values, you aren't generally going too far wrong. As a side note, A/D is the first series of the Devil's face $10 - a bit of added interest. :)

to CCF

As the other 2 members posted, yeah, looks like you paid "generously" for this one. And as "Norantyki" points out "what is done is one." Getting your hands on a catalogue would serve you well since there is so much great info in it. If you hold on to it for a few years you may break even (when selling).

In the meantime you could check out an online website called coindsandcanada https://www.coinsandcanada.com/bank...1&id_denom=6 for a ballpark figure for the OP note and other Bank of Canada (BOC) banknotes. Your note looks about "Fine" (or F-12) according to the chart on the site.

Good Luck!

It is a fun hobby and probably not the last time you will "learn" a lesson, after about 10 years I am still learning and making mistakes ;-).

Welcome to the fun and you are right, this is a great site, so many very knowledgeable and kind people.