Expert: Brad Swain - 1/9/2010

Question
QUESTION: Dear Sir,
I have more then 1000 pieces each of 1986 100 STO ZLOTYCH (NARODOWY BANK POLISKI) and 10000 Yen (1958) notes for sale.
Please find attached notes.
They are all crisp and clean as issued and without any folds, creases, blemishes or discoloration.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could you please help me to sell or advise me on how I can find a buyer for these uncirculated notes.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Raj,
Penang, Malaysia
Email:
Mobile: +60124219944

ANSWER: Hi Raj, the Polish 100 Zlotych notes are worth about .50 each in Uncirculated condition. A 1995 monetary reform made 10,000 old Zlotych equal to 1 new Zloty (.35) so these are worthless in exchange value.
The Japanese 10,000 Yen notes are still legal tender I believe and worth about $107 each. Collector value may be about $120 for those with a single letter prefix in serial number and $110 for double letter prefix.
http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad

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QUESTION: Hi Brad,
Thanks a lot for your prompt response & help.
I am attaching the 1958 Japanese 10,000 Yen notes, to reconfirm if this is still legal tender and worth about $107.
Thanks & regards,
Raj  

Answer
Hi Raj, these 1958 10,000 Yen notes were replaced in 1986 with a newer version but they may still be redeemable. Take one by your local bank to find out more.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banknotes_of_the_Japanese_yen
http://www.boj.or.jp/en/type/list/yuko/data/money01.pdf
Brad