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figgity_diggity
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Hi there,

As the title says, I opened my grandfather's CDN coin collection and although the coins are interesting, a few paper bills stood out.  I've attached photos of the four I thought might be more interesting than the others:

1) 1902 4 Dollar (the number 4 vs the word "FOUR") bill
2) 1935 10 Dollar Bank of Nova Scotia
3) 1929 100 Dollar Bank of Nova Scotia
4) November 1940 Faroe Island Emergency Krone (1 Krone)

I'd appreciate anyone's perspective of value / marketability of the above.  Based on my limited research, they look like they'll be interesting enough to pursue a PMG grading.

Best,
David









mmars
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2011, 01:10:16 pm »

Hello, David.

You must have about a dozen personal messages by now, all of them asking you to buy your Bank of Nova Scotia $100 note.  That's a very valuable and rare note.  In Fine condition, it currently catalogues $6,000, and I'll bet you could get even more for it at a major auction if you consign it.  Normally I don't recommend PMG or any American grading company, but I think that could only help you get a better price.

The 1902 $4 note is a very popular piece.  In Fine condition, the catalogue value is $3,350, though the rust spots could bring that down a bit.  Another nice piece.

The 1935 Nova Scotia $10 note is trite, lots of them out there.  You should be able to get at least $100 for it with an online auction.  Don't waste your money getting this PMG'ed.

I know zilch about the foreign note.

Now, considering that everyone usually does exactly the opposite of the advice I give, here's what you should do.  Sell these notes as quickly as possible to the first person that offers you anything.  Believe everything that person tells you about being a serious collector with really conservative grading standards because they will absolutely not put your notes straight onto eBay with much higher grades.  Do not contact Heritage Auctions or Geoffrey Bell about consigning to a major sale.
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 02:10:42 pm »

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Sell these notes as quickly as possible to the first person that offers you anything.  Believe everything that person tells you about being a serious collector with really conservative grading standards b
   
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Love to know how many already used this line on him...



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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 07:55:24 pm »

Is it the line you used, Fred?  ^-^

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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2011, 08:41:36 pm »

Hi, welcome.

  Wow, your grandfather sure had a passion for collecting. I sure would like to see the coins if those are some of the notes. Books are the best investment you will ever make and the knowledge of other collectors are a close second. In the case that your not interested in the hobby yet,it won't be long because it takes years to get were you are now. Congrat's enjoy.   
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 08:41:50 pm »

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Is it the line you used, Fred?  
Unfortunately not, I knew it was out of my price range  :'(

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