Coin and Paper Money Collecting/foreign currancy

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Expert: Brad Swain - 6/11/2010


Question

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I happened to acquire these 4 bills not in good condition wondering if they still have any value. Two of them from rep. dos est. unidos do brasil the red one vinte cruzeiros and blue um cruzeiros. Then green one is cinco soles de oro peru date sept. 16 1954. Finally small one is 1 rupee from india 1969. Please let me know your thoughts on what I should do with them.

Answer
Hi Jacob, Collector value of a note depends on date, denomination (face value), series letter or signature and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears or stains as well as collector demand.
brasil red 20 cruzeiros, .10 with heavy wear, .50 with moderate wear, $2 with light wear.
blue 1 cruzeiro, .10 with heavy wear, .20 with moderate wear, .50 with light wear.
green one is 5 soles peru date sept. 16 1954, $1 with heavy wear, $3 with moderate wear, $5 with light wear.
1 rupee from india 1969, torn, .10
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

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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