Fifty 1954 $2. in sequence

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I have fifty $2, 1954, Lawson/Rasminsky ser. # range from L/G7823451 to L/G 7823500. Interested to know how much it is worth and if sequential bills are worth more.
Also have two $50, 1975, Lawson/Bouey. Worth???
JonB

In what condition are these 1954 $2 in?? These are considered changeover notes, that is a signature changeover occured (from Bouey-Rasminsky to Lawson-Bouey) on the L/G issue. You have the scarcer of the two with only 2,040,000 printed.  In circulated condition these notes are valued $3-6 each but can jump to $40 in UNC condition.
For the 1975 $50, you would need to provide serial numbers and conditions in order to determine value. hope this helps

The $2 are UNC. Pristine condition. .  How can you tell if it's a changeover or replacement note? Or is it the same?

The serial numbers of the $50. are  HB2140155 and HB2140157. Also in UNC pristine condition
JohnB


P.S.: Thank you for the information you provided.

How can you tell if it's a changeover or replacement note? Or is it the same?

In the 1954 Series, a replacement note would have a * in front of the serial number, while a changeover note is a note which a prefix can have two different signature combinations. You have an example of one. In this case all notes with the prefix L/G can have either the Bouey-Rasminsky signature or the Lawson-Bouey Signature. Here all notes numbered L/G0000000-L/G7959999 have Bouey-Rasminsky Signatures while all L/G7960000 and above have Lawson-Bouey Signatures.
In UNC these notes are worth $40 a piece. With a run of 50 consecutive thats a nice set!

Also the $50 notes mentioned above in UNC, these are worth $140 Each.

3 1/2 years later. I still have those 50 sequential $2. notes. How much would these be worth today? They were worth $40. each in January 2011.

JohnB: They are still only worth 40$ as per Charlton Standard Catalogue (26th Edition).... That would be book value. If they are deemed Choice or Gem UNC, 50-60$. Keep in mind.... you're not always going to get book value. I would assume based on true condition, willing-to-pay of the consumer and the demand.... Probably closer to 30$/note? I would imagine if you take it to a dealer he is going to offer you 25-28$/note.... I am just guessing. However, you might be able to find a collector looking to collect an entire stack of 50 for a premium value.... Good luck

Kind regards,
Chris

Me again..... 12 years later ....    Guess what? I still have those Banknotes... They are still in PRISTINE condition. I purchase those back in 1975 directly from a bank and they are in the same condition. Of course, UNcirculated.
Would really like to know if it did worth keeping those notes for that long?