Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1977 one Zaire note

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Expert: Brad Swain - 5/25/2010


Question

1977 Zaire note
I have a couple of uncirculated 1977 one Zaire banknotes with a Government Authority stamp on them. Has this any significance, or does it detract from the value. Can send you a scan if you require for clarity, thanks and regards,
Rob Barbour

Answer
Hi Rob, a normal note collector value may be worth about .50 with heavy wear to around $2 with moderate wear to maybe $10 with no wear (uncirculated). It appears handstamps were applied in the 1980's on the older 1, 5, 10 Zaire notes at bank branches for reissue but the note values are about the same.
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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    CommentWow! Thats service, in Southern Africa the same thing would take a week but probably not be rsponded to at all, thanks 'n regards, Rob


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Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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