Comments | adamforest: Two bucks

adamforest

Two bucks

Feb 07, 2007 21:00

Sweet, I just learned that a 1953 $2 bill I've had for a while is worth a lot more than $2.

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purgatorius February 8 2007, 05:13:46 UTC

$2.20! Woo-hoo!

adamforest February 8 2007, 06:09:00 UTC

No dude! I checked eBay, some schmoe was bidding 40 bucks for a bill just like mine!

purgatorius February 8 2007, 10:54:08 UTC

"Congratulations, bill--you're a sack of weed!"

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adamforest February 8 2007, 06:08:06 UTC

Well, I was doing a little research and discovered that the 1953 series of $2 bills are semi-collectible because they are actually United States Notes (now discontinued), as opposed to Federal Reserve Notes like every other bill out there. I think it has something to do with their worth in gold and/or silver. U.S. Notes are exchangable for that kind of stuff but F.R. Notes aren't apparentely.

On top of that, I found a little linky about Star Notes, something I'd never heard of before. Star Notes have something to do with misprint bills, which are worth a lot by themselves anyway. So I got out my 1953 $2 bill and took a look, and lo-and-behold, the serial number has a star in it! I was pretty happy.

tabert February 8 2007, 22:14:57 UTC

My grandfather collects stamps and has started collecting coins as well...it would behoove you to put that bill in some kind of sleeve or protector--the better condition the more $$$ you'll get for the bill, especially if it is a misprint or error

tabert February 8 2007, 22:17:20 UTC

Also, you should start buying the mint, un-circulated, silver coins...you pay a bit more for them but they really increase in value. Plus when the world devolves into anarchy those coins will actually be worth something....like, at least 10 beaver pelts.

guess what greciangoddess February 11 2007, 00:02:12 UTC

I have been assigned a new customer with my job, and it will involve many trips to Portland. Is this anywhere near where you live? I'll be flying in on a somewhat weekly basis for a couple months, so it would be cool to see you one of those times.

Re: guess what greciangoddess February 11 2007, 00:02:46 UTC

And...thats really sweet about your $2 bill. Good find, Adam. Good find.

Re: guess what adamforest February 11 2007, 02:40:29 UTC

Well, it's about 3 hours south, but I might be able to fit a weekend trip in. Sounds like fun to me :)

Re: guess what adamforest February 11 2007, 02:41:02 UTC

By the way, that is a great picture of you lookin' pretty. You look happy.

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