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New Member
United States
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My neighbor received a $1 bill while working a couple weeks ago and it is missing an over print (I guess that is what it is called?) There is a seal missing and a few other things. He got it appraised and they said it is worth $50 because it has a couple creases in it, but it would otherwise be worth $100. He is not planning on selling it, just passing it down to his kids, but he mentioned that he was going to try to iron the creases out. I thought this was a bad idea and I really don't think it would work work anyway. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas about this?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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NOT A GOOD IDEA...  the creases will still be there, and possibly smear the ink. If you still have the curiosity...try it out on another bill from your wallet, after you ensure that it is a spender! Success, |
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Pillar of the Community
Egypt
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1077 Posts |
Might help a little, but I would have the heat really low and make sure the steam is off. And definitely try it on a few different bills first. Maybe between sheets of other paper?
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
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I would suggest just putting the banknote inbetween the pages of a book for a long time and put more books on top for weight.
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Rest in Peace
United States
1943 Posts |
Ironing (pressing) paper money is like cleaning coins. He will only hurt the value more.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1626 Posts |
I have tried it on a Dollar that really had no value... It really does not help and is not worth it... If the crease is there it will not disappear by ironing it.
We sure would like to see it.
Can you post a pic?
Edited by Tpatna
03/14/2009 08:43 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
Scorch is the word with ironing, Leave it just as it is, the book idea sounds OK but a nice currency holder and careful placement in it is enough.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1082 Posts |
In stamp collecting there is something known as a "Thor Stamp Press". This was used to flatten out creases in stamps and was sold by H.E. Harris. I've never seen one other than in catalogues, and I have no idea of the size of it, but I seem to recall that it was at least big enough to take care of corner blocks. Maybe this is more along the lines of what could be used. A little better than using a book because all the pressure is localized, maybe? I just did an internet check, and they still make the item. http://www.tradewindssupplies.com/i...1-detail.htm |
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks for the advice, I passed it along. He let me scan it for those who want to see :) You can only really see the creases when looking at it in person.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow! It's missing the entire 3rd print! (or 2nd... I don't remember) I thought you meant the green treasury seal was a bit uninked, but this one missed one entire printing!  And yeah, you should never EVER wash, clean, press a banknote. Just put it in a book... and put 8 textbooks on it and it should be better. |
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