CPM Forum
Foreign => World Bank Notes => Topic started by: actuary6 on November 06, 2006, 11:22:33 am
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A friend of mine just came back from a trip to Indonesia. He brought back some Indonesian currency for my collection.
I noticed one of the bills is a radar. My question is this: Is the collection of radars really just a North American phenomenon? If I were to sell this note, would it command a premium because it is a radar? And if so, would the premium be as large as those placed on BofC radar notes?
I don't plan to sell the note, but if it is valuable, I would feel guilty accepting it as a gift. My friend knows nothing about paper money and I don't want to take advantage of him!
Cheers,
Brad
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Hello Brad,
In regards to your inquiry, international radars are collectable. However, they are not as popular as BofC radar notes in Canada. I am quite sure that if your note was for sale in Indonesia, that there will be interest, but within Canada, not as much, if it's a 3, 4, or 5 digit radar. Possibly more interest if it is a solid serial number or 2 digit radar. In the end, it all depends on the specific collector.
I hope this helps.
Michael
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Thanks for the responses. It is in fact a two-digit radar (JEO 202202). I did a quick search on ebay and found ladders of the same note (5000 rupiah,) going for 10 USD. I would think a two-digit radar would sell for even less.
I will take your advice, rachelsprivates, and accept this gift in the spirit of generosity. Also, this is my first radar!