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Please include as many of these criteria as possible in your question to ensure an accurate evaluation of a coin: the denomination, the country of origin, the year of minting and the condition.

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How do I purchase 2 dollar bills?

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See the Related Link below. I bought them for my whole family (including me) for Christmas.

If you're willing to get some circulated ones, check with some larger banks. They should have them in stock or be able to get them for you at face value. Remember that any circulated $2 bill dated 1976 or later is only worth $2 and is unlikely to go up in price in the near future.

What are good Coin collector sites?

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Littleton Coin Company is a decent place to start, although they tend to be a little higher on some coins. Also, depending on what coins you are intending to collect, The US Mint is a real good site for new coins, and prices are really good because they quality is there.

How do you look up information about rare coins?

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There are many sources (I'm citing mostly U.S. references here).

If you want books, visit your local library and ask if they have the Whitman "Red Book" or one of the Krause guides to U.S. coins. These are good starting points because they have history, facts and figures, and approximate retail values.

There are also loads of online resources. Check out CoinClub.com which has links to lots of other sites and many FAQ's, CoinSite.com (a bit out of date but again, many links), CoinFacts.com for pictures and mintage figures, plus the sites of the major numismatic organizations - PNG, Numismedia, PCGS are 3 that come to mind.

Be aware that rare coins are a rarefied subject (pun intended). As someone starting out you'll only be able to come up with rough estimates of coins' values if you suspect any you have are rare. There are many subtleties in grading - and at least as many differing opinions as well - so if you have any high-end coins appraised you should get 2 or 3 different evaluations. A dealer will always pay less than retail for a coin because they have to make a profit, so don't be disappointed by an offer that's 25 or 30 percent below what you might see in a book.

You can also go the eBay route and make more, but you need to really keep your guard up and have your coins graded and certified. Despite all the decent, honest people who sell there, I've seen a disturbing number of posts with overly-optimistic asking prices, ignorance (e.g. those "rare" Lincoln-Kennedy cents*), and just plain deceit.

(*) NOT!! They're novelty items made outside of the Mint and worth a couple of cents, if that.

How much is a 1970 Switzerland 5 fr worth?

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5 francs are around 5 dollars... sorry if you expected more :-( . The interesting thing here (not applying for you though) is that this relatively big coin was made of silver before 1968... all 5 fr until 1967 are therefore worth a bit more.

Where can you buy US silver dollars at the lowest price?

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place unless you find a good pawn shop around ,if you want to start collection get a good decent coin book and go after silver only that is where the money is today , silver dollars are the best , the only thing that kills eBay make sure you get them to send your coin with develery confirmation for the extra $1 you know you will get your coin I think eBay should make this a rule on them ,I think to many sellers are not sending the coins because you did not ask for a confirmation

1. make you buy safe , good luck ,

What is a 1937 quarter worth?

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While it's an early date for the series, 1937 is not a very rare date. If it has a "D" or "S" mintmark on the back, below the eagle, it is slightly rarer and may have a higher value : In well-worn condition, both the no-mint and "D" mintmark coins are worth about $1.50 while the "S" mintmark coin is worth about $2.50 In lightly worn condition : no-mint : $2.00 -- D-mint : $4.00 -- S-mint : $10.00 Nice uncirculated condition : no-mint : $15.00 -- D-mint : $45.00 -- S-mint : $120.00

What is the weight of a shekel?

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A shekel has an approximate value of 25 US cents. This value applies to modern shekels, which have been in use since 1986.

What is the value of a 1949 one cent penny?

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Many countries used that denomination in 1879. Please post a new question with its country of origin. If there's no country, it's from England.

The motto Victoria Dei Gra Reg. ... etc. is on ALL British Empire coins of that period so you don't need to include it in your description.

What could you buy for twenty five shillings in 1912?

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25 Shillings GBP in 1912 had the purchasing power of about £82.42 GBP today.

What is the value of a 1923 twenty-five cent paper note?

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Please post a new, separate question with the bill's country of origin. The US stopped issuing fractional currency in the 19th century.

Which is the most sought after US coin?

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If you're referring to U.S. coins it's a race between the quarter and the penny.

Because the Mint made a laundry list of mistakes back in the 1960s that led to the near-disappearance of half dollars, the quarter has taken on the role of the most-used coin for larger amounts of change-making. Before 1965 any purchase that required more than 50 cents in change would be made with a half dollar, and possibly one quarter; now it's 3 quarters.

OTOH although it's not very popular the penny is probably the most frequently used for two reasons: First, the presence of sales taxes and "99 cent" pricing in the U.S. means that most purchases rarely end up in exact multiples of 5 or 10 cents. Second, the failure of the U.S. to adopt 2-cent coins (compare to the U.K. and the EU) means up to four pennies are needed for making change, the most of any denomination.

What is a 5 cent piece?

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In US currency, a 5¢ coin is the "nickel" (made of copper and nickel).

On the heads (obverse) side, there is a picture of Thomas Jefferson, and the words "IN GOD WE TRUST", as well as "Liberty", and the date, and possibly a mint mark.

On the tails (reverse) side, the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM", " UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", and, on the coins where the building is shown, it has the word "Monticello" underneath a picture of Jefferson's home, Monticello.

How much is a Cinco Centavos 1965 coin worth?

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Costa Rica, Spain, and Venezuela each made a 1965 50 Centimos coin. Which country's coin did you want to know about?

What is an approximate value of 10 20 US Bills from the 1928 and 1934 series?

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$10 Federal Reserve Note from Series of 1928 : well-worn = $11.00 ... lightly-worn = $25.00 ... crisp uncirculated = $50.00 $10 Federal Reserve Note from Series of 1934 : well-worn = $10.00 ... lightly-worn = $11.00 ... crisp uncirculated = $20.00 $10 Silver Certificate from Series of 1934 : well-worn = $25.00 ... lightly-worn = $30.00 ... crisp uncirculated = $75.00 $20 Federal Reserve Note from Series of 1928 : well-worn = $21.00 ... lightly-worn = $25.00 ... crisp uncirculated = $55.00 $20 Federal Reserve Note from Series of 1934 : well-worn = $20.00 ... lightly-worn = $21.00 ... crisp uncirculated = $25.00

What is a misprinted 20 dollar bill worth that has the serial number and stamp on the back of the bill it is a 1990 series?

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This is considered to be a major error. It happens if the sheet on which bills are printed is flipped incorrectly between passes in the printing press. It can retail for $300 to $500.

Where can you find foreign coins?

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Hi,

My best advice would be to go to an airport and use one of the currency exchange boothes. Prior to going, I would call them and find out their policy on exchanges (i.e. limits of coins, currency, etc.).

My next choice would be to contact a local bank and see if they have any recommendations.

Hope this helps.

Marc

Banks do not normally buy or exchange foreign coin as it is difficult to dispose of. There is a site that buys/exchanges Canadian Coin for US. They also buy/exchange other foreign coin into other currencies. you will need to email them with the specifics. http://sites.google.com/site/wsbcce/

bob

How can you tell if a penny from 1955 is worth anything?

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This penny is now worth as much as $1,500.

What is a miss printed 1923 five dollar bill worth?

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US bills can have many different types of printing errors, and older bills have design differences that may appear to be errors but aren't. Please check your bill again and post a new, separate question with more information that describes the possible misprint.

What is the coin that has the inscription liberty quarter dollar 1974 worth?

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A 1974 dime is worth the same amount of money now ($.10).

What two cities make currency?

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In the US, paper currency is printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The main printing facility is located in Washington DC, and a secondary plant is in Fort Worth, Texas. Bills printed in Fort Worth have a tiny "FW" next to the face plate number.

If you're referring to coins rather than paper currency, the US has 4 mints. Denver and Philadelphia make coins for circulation, San Francisco makes proof coins, and West Point makes bullion and collectible pieces. Occasionally the other mints will strike collectors' coins as well, but on an irregular basis.

What is a 1959 schilling worth?

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The shilling is worth between $1-$5 depending on condition