Coin and Paper Money Collecting/old paper money worth

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Expert: - 10/20/2009


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I recently received some old coins..
and i was wondering if you had any insight regarding them...
it seems to be written in Russian
in front it says "100 pybaen" or something like it>>
and in the back "rocyaapcTBeHHbin KPEANTHBIN BNIETB CTOPYEIEH" and it issued in the year 1910
i have upload a picture of it and its on this url
http://img39.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=img00022eg.jpg
thanks alot in advance

Answer
Hi Farah,
This is indeed an old Russian banknote, in the 100 ruble denomination. These notes are referred to as "Konshin" notes, for the portrait on the back side. Since there were millions of these printed, they are typically not of significant value in used condition. Based on the pictures, your note is in the $5 to $10 range if sold at auction. Mint condition notes can go in the $30 to $50 range.
Thanks for the question! =)

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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

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