Got out of cards and started collecting currency...

[Funkster]

So was happy to find a bunch of 1934 1, 5, 10 dollar silver certificates from 1934 in a family box of items…only to see they don’t appear to be worth much lol. Still cool nonetheless. Are there specific serial numbers that are more collectible than others?


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[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by Funkster

So was happy to find a bunch of 1934 1, 5, 10 dollar silver certificates from 1934 in a family box of items…only to see they don’t appear to be worth much lol. Still cool nonetheless. Are there specific serial numbers that are more collectible than others?


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Very cool that your family collected the silver certificates. Some of them are worth a few dollars over face. Can you take some pictures and post it up on this thread?

Here are some of the things you should look for in currency collecting.

Here is the link with the info:
https://www.mycurrencycollection.com...serial-numbers

But if you just want to read without clicking the link:

Low Serial Numbers
Serial numbers that start with five or more zeros are fancy: meaning 00000001 - 00000999. The more leading zeros, the better.

High Serial Numbers
Serial numbers that start with four or more nines are fancy: meaning 99990000 - 99999999. The higher, the better. All notes are printed starting with serial number 1, but recently notes have NOT been printed to 99999999. Notes printed on sheets of 32 and 50 within the past few decades (uncut sheets excluded) are only printed to 96000000. Prior to that, block letters have rolled over at various increments - 99200000, 99840000, and 99999999. This means that these super high serial numbers also tend to be older notes, which will skew their value higher.

For a recent note that has a block rollover at 96000000, you might think "that means 95999173 is rare because it's within 827 of the highest number, similar to five leading zeros." Maybe a collector might find it interesting to pay over face value for, but I think it would be considerably lower than a five leading zero number.


Ladder
Each digit is one number higher or lower than the previous digit. Examples: 01234567, 98765432. Some people consider ladders fancy if they go up and down like: 23456765, or wrap around from zero: 56789012.

Binary/True Binary
Binary serial numbers contain only two unique digits (order doesn't matter). Example: 74774774. True Binary serial numbers contain only zeros and ones - like machine code.

Repeater
The first half and second half of the serial number are the same. Examples: 74627462

Super Repeater
A super repeater is when the first two digits are repeated four times. Example: 39393939.

Quad Double
In a quad double, the first four digits are the same number, and the last four digits are the same number. Examples: 55553333, 11116666

Radar
Radar serial numbers are the same forward as it is backwards. It is named this because the word "r-a-d-a-r" is spelled the same forward and back. Examples: 12533521, 49366394

There are also more types of radars:

Repeater Radar
The radar is also a repeater, meaning the first four digits and last four digits are the same as well as the entire number being the same forwards and backwards. These types of radars are inherently also binary. Examples: 34433443, 61166116

Binary Radar
The radar only consists of two digits. Examples: 83833838


Solid
Every digit in the number is the same. Examples: 11111111, 88888888

[luckyrollers]

Found 2 web notes in the last two weeks.











Low serial find:

[Funkster]

Appreciate the info! Here’s a so so pic sorry for the shadow. Cool blast from the past.






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[Funkster]

Like many people in his age group, my dad has also been buying gold as an investment for quite a few years. He’s got a ton of graded St Gaudens and also two of these, but can’t remember the year of the other one. I’ve been pushing him to get it graded since to my untrained eye it’s in pretty good shape. Anyone with more knowledge recommend?




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[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by Funkster

Like many people in his age group, my dad has also been buying gold as an investment for quite a few years. He’s got a ton of graded St Gaudens and also two of these, but can’t remember the year of the other one. I’ve been pushing him to get it graded since to my untrained eye it’s in pretty good shape. Anyone with more knowledge recommend?




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Nice coin! I dont ;t know much about coins but i looked up ebay sold and I see that the coin you have sold for around $2,800 to $3,500. of course like currency, it all depends on condition.

Smart dad on investing in gold!

[ychui1]

Another Star Note.


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[EldoEsq]

Originally Posted by ychui1

Another Star Note.


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Very cool! I doubt there is much of a premium, but I always keep these. Worst case scenario, I saved some cash!

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[finfangfan]

Been awhile since I looked at this thread but I was reminded of it today when I got an email from the US Mint that my American Eagle silver coin will be shipping soon.

I had forgotten that I had signed up for a subscription late last year (largely due to this thread building my interest in collecting bills and coins). Will be fun when it arrives and I guess I’m signed up to do one a year (not sure how it works tbh… will find out).

[jlzinck]

Got this a couple months ago.
Thought it was cool

[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by jlzinck

Got this a couple months ago.
Thought it was cool

This is a good find! Low serial number. I would say you can get at least $45 but condition matters.

[mjwoop]

This is a fun thread. I now pay attention to multiple aspects of every currency note that passes through my hands, and it's just fun. Thank you for starting this thread and leading me down this interesting rabbit hole.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by four horseman

Here are few I have laying around. I love the art of some of the old currency.

Speaking of art (and unique sizes)

I have been putting together a collection of imperial russian & soviet currency and they have some really cool art and really unique sizes.

I've attached a photo of a sample of my collection so far to highlight some of the sizes and art

for context the 200 ruble note is almost the size of a standard USD note

[jlzinck]

You all have me checking all the SN'd of my bills now.

[finfangfan]

Dupe post

[finfangfan]

It is a fun hobby… pulled this one out of an ATM today fresh bills from a somewhat broken up sequential order.

[Krusin]

I showed this one ten years back, pulled it out of the safe for a fresh pic. Still need to have it checked out by an expert. The back of the note is normal. Not sure what this type of error is called & not sure of the rarity.

[finfangfan]

Originally Posted by Krusin

I showed this one ten years back, pulled it out of the safe for a fresh pic. Still need to have it checked out by an expert. The back of the note is normal. Not sure what this type of error is called & not sure of the rarity.

That’s a cool one… looks like it is called a printing offset error.

https://www.pmgnotes.com/news/articl...rinting-error/

I’m a complete novice at bills (as seen upthread) but you probably want to get that one graded.

EDIT: and here’s a similar auction you might want to track to see ending value (ends today)… https://www.ebay.com/itm/14513265932...sAAOSwzDFkhg5B

[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by mjwoop

This is a fun thread. I now pay attention to multiple aspects of every currency note that passes through my hands, and it's just fun. Thank you for starting this thread and leading me down this interesting rabbit hole.

Anytime. Like you said, its fun and it doesn't cost much to hold your own money. If you sell it for a profit, great. If not, you can always send it.

Enjoy and good luck on your search. Post some pics if you find something cool.

[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by jlzinck

You all have me checking all the SN'd of my bills now.

Those are just trinarys and its not really in high demands for collectors. Its cool to start off with these but in the long run, its not worth holding.

[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by Krusin

I showed this one ten years back, pulled it out of the safe for a fresh pic. Still need to have it checked out by an expert. The back of the note is normal. Not sure what this type of error is called & not sure of the rarity.

Wow, that is a nice find!!!!

[luckyrollers]

Haven't been searching as much lately but forgot to post these notes I found a month ago (i think)??

One strap of $2 notes and found 4 star notes from 1976 series. There look uncirculated too! I was shocked!!

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[finfangfan]

Got two dollar bills back from Chinese takeout… checked numbers prior to dropping in the tip jar and walked off with this cool sequence…



Fun hobby!

[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by finfangfan

It is a fun hobby… pulled this one out of an ATM today fresh bills from a somewhat broken up sequential order.

Nice 6 of a kind 1's. And lucky find to get it out of the ATM.

[luckyrollers]

Originally Posted by finfangfan

Got two dollar bills back from Chinese takeout… checked numbers prior to dropping in the tip jar and walked off with this cool sequence…



Fun hobby!

Very close to a ladder but yet so far. It would be $$$ if you did find one. BUT people on ebay still buy these under the name "partial ladder".


Here are my VERY CLOSE ladder finds:






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