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d_polo
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« on: June 12, 2007, 10:31:23 pm »

I have some Journey $5s and $10s (the ones without the foil) original issue, I got most on the day or soon after they came out. The notes are in sequence and all UNC condition. Could I get more than face value for the notes, or just spend them? I noticed one Canadian dealer is selling the $10s for almost $19 each.
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2007, 10:32:46 pm »

Depending on the Prefix most you could get something over face I would think... even if its only $1...

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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2007, 06:36:40 pm »

I'd think they'll go up nicely considering their relatively short life span.  I only put away one of each (it was before i really caught the fever of collecting).  If I could go back and grab some unc's especially in sequence, I would.  One factor is how long you can wait to sell them.  This isn't trading post, but if you've got a few to spare, that you're going to release, let me know.

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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2007, 09:17:24 pm »

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Depending on the Prefix

If you go to your local library you can find a Charlton Guide to Canadian paper money and it will inform you which prefixes hold premiums.  I recommend you do this if you're interested in collecting.  A new catalogue is soon to be released (mid July) so hang on to get a copy, or buy the old edition at a discount (however the info will be somewhat dated).

Some of the FDT to FDZ (Knight/Thiessen) regular issue already appear to be gaining steam since this is the rarest signature of this short-lived series.  The 2002 Knight-Dodge prefixes are all fairly common except for those which have a slight missing circle anomaly on the left margin.  There were very few of the missing prefixes (2003 BEL, 03 BER, 03BEK and 03 BEP) so they're keepers.  2004 (Jenkin/Dodge) BER and BET are also worth keeping. 

The $5 have less of an idiosyncratic history, and are less noteworthy.  The chances of catching an (eg AOB) insert are low.  There are some noteworthy change-overs like the 2001 AOF or 2004 HOH... but not much other than that.  As I said, borrow a guide from the library, and it will inform you best what to keep an eye on.

If they're a common prefix then you're better off trading them here (upgrading to something rare) or selling them as a sequential lot on ebay.  There are plenty of common prefixes kicking about but some collectors are still interested in getting their hands on a few.

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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2007, 01:58:24 pm »

When a new series or replacement like the Toonie is introduced, many collectors stock up on older things like 2 dollar bills. Some people have countless quantities of them (which of course, makes them less scarcer). I suggest you keep some, they might just be worth more than face in a few years.
 

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