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by beachcow
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 100 Francs Specimen Banknote
Replies: 1
Views: 1578

Re: 100 Francs Specimen Banknote

You're right, it is a very cool looking banknote.

I also have a Congo note. I have the 200 Francs note but strangely the serial number is a ladder 1234567 instead of the zeroes on your note.

Craig
by beachcow
Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: Sell, Buy and Trade
Topic: How do you use the Charlton paper money guide?
Replies: 3
Views: 3101

Re: How do you use the Charlton paper money guide?

I use the Charlton guide, and the grading definitions supplied within, and compare it to the physical condition of the banknote. I think it's important to be able to assess/grade notes yourself. I do not relate Charlton grades to third party grades such as PMG because they are a completely different...
by beachcow
Tue May 31, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 2 Diget Radar 3 cycle repeater
Replies: 9
Views: 8865

Re: 2 Diget Radar 3 cycle repeater

While "sheet" number may be technically correct, the collecting world generally understands it to be a "serial number". 4 of those numbers were printed; A,B,C,D as TBH pointed out. I would say there is potential premium for the radar number but being a repeater is somewhat irrelevant when it's a rad...
by beachcow
Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: Adding Banknotes in Database
Replies: 11
Views: 5532

Re: Adding Banknotes in Database

Hmmm...that seems like an an unnecessary and unfair comment. No doubt the admins are busy, like all of us.
by beachcow
Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1954 two dollar bill no serial numbers
Replies: 7
Views: 2936

Re: 1954 two dollar bill no serial numbers

I would suggest a very high probability that the serial numbers have been removed, but as others have stated it is difficult to say 100%.
by beachcow
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: Ripples / Waves in Banknotes
Replies: 3
Views: 1939

Re: Ripples / Waves in Banknotes

I agree 100% with TBH.
Ripples often mean heavy inking, which in my view translates to a rich, colourful, beautiful looking note.
by beachcow
Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: New Polymer Bank Notes Replacements
Replies: 1
Views: 1622

Re: New Polymer Bank Notes Replacements

I believe the Charlton Guide to Government Paper Money is an excellent guide. It lists both the Single and Sheet "Insert" notes for every denomination.
by beachcow
Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: Canadian One Dollar Bill 1973
Replies: 2
Views: 4410

Re: Canadian One Dollar Bill 1973

Jennifer, Thanks for sharing your banknote pictures. As mentioned both of your notes are very common and will not appreciate in value even though they are no longer being produced. They are worth more to you as a conversation piece or sentimental value. There are exceptions that have rare serial num...
by beachcow
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 20$ types of error?
Replies: 2
Views: 4024

Re: 20$ types of error?

Looks like the edge of a tellers stamp to me.
by beachcow
Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1954 wrong cut 100$
Replies: 9
Views: 7190

Re: 1954 wrong cut 100$

My impression from the photos is that this banknote has not been altered. These types of printing errors do happen. Unfortunately the error is not significant enough to command a premium and at the same time it is off centre enough to be distracting and unappealing to a collector. Mary007 you can of...
by beachcow
Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: uncut uncirculated 2 dollar bills
Replies: 7
Views: 6707

Re: uncut uncirculated 2 dollar bills

Each of the designations e.g. GUNC 67 refer to grades. The highest grade is the virtually unattainable Gem Uncirculated 70. Every tiny imperfection reduces the grade, and price accordingly. The grades and prices you posted appear to apply to something other than your BBU banknotes. There are some BB...
by beachcow
Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1967 $1 with serial number.
Replies: 2
Views: 3150

Re: 1967 $1 with serial number.

There were 10,000,000 note printed with the L/P prefix. They are fairly common.
A note in VF condition is almost worth face value, perhaps a dollar or two more at most.
by beachcow
Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: Alberta Prosperity Certificate
Replies: 3
Views: 3381

Re: Alberta Prosperity Certificate

Very cool. August 5th is my anniversary, but I don't think my wife would appreciate it as much as I do.
These are referenced on page 9 of the Charlton catalogue.
Thanks for sharing.
by beachcow
Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 1954 CANADIAN ONE DOLLAR BILL VALUE?
Replies: 9
Views: 7114

Re: 1954 CANADIAN ONE DOLLAR BILL VALUE?

It is likely the opposite. (Think Costco... :wink: )
Selling 1 at a time will likely net you more profit. Whether or not it is worth it depend on your perspective and available time.
by beachcow
Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Canadian Banknotes
Topic: 2020 $5 and $10 bundles
Replies: 2
Views: 3049

Re: 2020 $5 and $10 bundles

In my opinion, not everything needs to be graded by a third party grading company. This really only benefits the TPGs. :P There are certainly exceptions but it is a waste of money for relatively common notes. Most people would be best served by learning to grade themselves. Obviously this takes prac...