International radars

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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

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

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!