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Title: Value of 2 inherited 1986 "Bird Series" bills ($2 "Robin" and $5 "Kingfisher")?
Post by: rj on January 17, 2013, 04:27:41 pm

I have 2 1986 "Bird Series" bills I inherited, and I'm wondering whether or not either is worth anything more than face value.

The 1st is a $2 "Robin" bill as described at http://www.cdnpapermoney.com/English/BoC/1986_2.htm.
I think the signatures are "Thiessen-Crow".
The serial number is EBN6168851.
Condition WOULD BE Fine, except for small front-left border tear and several blue "dot" stains on both front & back .
(These blue "dot" stains are similar to those visible on front upper right corner of bill pictured at http://www.cdnpapermoney.com/English/BoC/1986_2.htm, but located differently).
So, condition is Very Good.

The 2nd is 1 $5 "Kingfisher" bill as described at http://www.cdnpapermoney.com/English/BoC/1986_5.htm.
I think the signatures are "Thiessen-Crow".
The serial number is FNV0707572.
Condition is Fine to Very Fine - The top edge is slightly worn, and corners are somewhat rounded.

Title: Re: Value of 2 inherited 1986 "Bird Series" bills ($2 "Robin" and $5 "Kingfisher")?
Post by: rj on January 17, 2013, 05:17:58 pm

Here are the photos I intended to include with my original message, but I failed to read the "Help" and they didn't get included.

Sorry about that.  :-[

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- RJ in USA

Title: Re: Value of 2 inherited 1986 "Bird Series" bills ($2 "Robin" and $5 "Kingfisher")?
Post by: Northwest5 on January 17, 2013, 06:28:21 pm

Hello
They are both in rough condition and very common notes, they are not keepers.  Spend them.

Title: Re: Value of 2 inherited 1986 "Bird Series" bills ($2 "Robin" and $5 "Kingfisher")?
Post by: mmars on January 17, 2013, 06:51:43 pm

What a lousy inheritance.  :(

Title: Re: Value of 2 inherited 1986 "Bird Series" bills ($2 "Robin" and $5 "Kingfisher")?
Post by: Dean on January 22, 2013, 10:54:45 pm

your notes are worth $7 and a smile...from the person who gets them after you've spent them.  Have fun with them.  I like spending old money when I leave tips at restaurants etc...   :)