What to do with my banknotes?

[316ag]

I’ve got $104 of Aus Bank Notes. Don’t know if they have any value over face? Should I just take them to the bank?

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[barneyrubble]

They all look well circulated. The paper notes though may have some value above face, unfortunately the images are too small (or possibly my eyes too poor) to see the specifics such as signatures and serial numbers.

Are any of the ones consecutive for example?

 

[316ag]

They all look well circulated. The paper notes though may have some value above face, unfortunately the images are too small (or possibly my eyes too poor) to see the specifics such as signatures and serial numbers.

Are any of the ones consecutive for example?

Thanks for the reply.
They’re all well circulated. No consecutive numbers. Most are signed by Fraser and different Secretaries. The Commonwealth of Aus $1 are Phillips / Randell.
I think it’s easier to just take them to the bank.

 

[Golden ChipMunk]

https://7news.com.au/business/finan...otes-could-earn-you-a-small-fortune-c-1146646

 

[sammysilver]

I suggest that you use your wife’s hair straightener to smooth out the notes.

 

[hardyakkagold]

Unfortunately, well-circulated decimal notes such as these are never going to bring much more than face value as just too many of them
have been hoarded over the years and are still in plentiful supply.

Another option to consider apart from depositing them in the bank is selling them on eBay in one lot.
I think an asking figure of up to about $140 is getable for $104 in face value notes, so you should still get a bit over face for them even after the selling fees
are deducted.

 

[GoldenEye]

I suggest that you use your wife’s hair straightener to smooth out the notes.

I put mine under a handkerchief and use the wife's iron.

 

[bubblebobble2]

I suggest that you use your wife’s hair straightener to smooth out the notes.

hv you been using your missus’ straightener when she’s not around, sammy?

 

[Darwin]

I'm 90% sure you can have the RBA (or actually any bank branch) take them off your hands for face value...

An alternative is chuck them on eBay with a nice embellished backstory - somebody is sure to be willing to pay for anything that sounds good.


Another option is I believe they're still technically legal tender, just withdrawn from circulation. In theory you could amuse yourself by confusing and/or irritating the hell out of any number of salespeople who either don't know what they are or don't realise what they're looking at.

 

[hardyakkagold]

Well, whichever way you decide to dispose of them @316ag, make sure you do it sooner rather than later and buy 3 ounces of cheap silver with the proceeds.

Don't put them back in the drawer and forget about them for a few years, because by then with the rampant inflation that is coming they will probably only have worth
as emergency toilet wipe paper while the 3 ounces silver will be worth double or triple current prices

 

[sammysilver]

hv you been using your missus’ straightener when she’s not around, sammy?

What I’d give to have hair on the head again!

 

[Silverling]

Thanks for the reply.
They’re all well circulated. No consecutive numbers. Most are signed by Fraser and different Secretaries. The Commonwealth of Aus $1 are Phillips / Randell.
I think it’s easier to just take them to the bank.

A few years ago I had some notes in the same condition as yours. I was told by a collector that they were only worth face value and to just go to the bank cash them in. So I did just that and got full face value. I also had a whole bunch of the current 50 cent pieces that were collected by my Mum. Things like Princess Diana and other themed years, all circulated. The same collector didn't want those either so I cashed those in at the banks too and got full face value.

 

[alor]

for face value, there is no silver equvalent coins
the really old ones, got their silver equivalent coins, but on ebay some people are asking way above the price of their silver coins
it is cheaper to just buy the silver coins

https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/4029877...rentrq:d259429117e0a4d65cf3d10cfff4e6bc|iid:1

https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/1653152...rentrq:d259ba3b17e0aaf609c53730fff2e3aa|iid:1

 

[jackson_99]

What you do with your banknotes depends on what you're looking for. If you're a collector, you might want to preserve them in protective sleeves to maintain their condition and value. If you're holding onto older or rare notes, it’s a good idea to get them appraised—they could be worth more than their face value depending on their rarity or historical significance.

If the notes are no longer in circulation or damaged, many banks or currency exchanges can swap them for current legal tender. Some people also like to frame particularly interesting or beautiful banknotes for display.

If you're not interested in keeping them, there are always collectors, forums, or auction sites where you can sell them. Just make sure to do some research on their value before parting with them!

What kind of banknotes do you have? Rare, old, or from different countries?

 

[SteelHand]

What kind of banknotes do you have? Rare, old, or from different countries?

I think the 1st post in this thread gives it away

Plus, the last reply to this thread before you was nearly 3 years ago, not sure why you're commenting on it now