Fractional currency notes

[diggingthe1]

Just curious if anyone sees anything rare. I am about to let these leave my hands. I never knew these existed but they sure are cool. Here is a link to Wikipedia about them https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional_currency

 

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[Mackaydon]

Making the assumption they are authentic, the triple 5 cent bills are from the First Issue (Aug.'62 to May '63t Official Red Book of US Currency a few years ago valued this bill from about $30 to about $400 depending on condition.

The torn bill shows the bust of Treasury Secretary William Fessenden. Because of it's condition my source has no value stated. If it were not torn, one would first have to determine which of nine varieties is this bill. The range of value, depending on which variety, goes from $25 up to $5,000; again, based on condition. This bill is from the Third Issue (Dec. '64 to Aug. '69).

Don......

 

[diggingthe1]

Thank you Don, I think I will take them down to the coin shop to see if they know if they are authentic. I can't believe they have not turned to dust by now. Those bills would be 150 years old. I appreciate you taking the time to post!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

The 10 cent bust of Liberty bill was from the Fourth Issue (July '69 to Feb.'75). There are four varieties but the values are consistent; between $20 and ~$200, depending on condition. The 25 cent bill showing the bust of Treasury Secretary Robert Walker goes for about $20 up to $90; depending upon condition. The George Washington 3 cent bills go from $35-$50 up to $200 to $325 depending on one of two varieties; and condition.
Don......

 

[diggingthe1]

Thank you again Don, money adds up fast, getting ready to take a trip. I am always hoping for a diamond in the rough!!! I'm the most interested in the family but don't see a reason to hold on to them. I'll take a couple of the beat up ones to the post office, they have a display of historic items. Thank you for your time!

 

[Mackaydon]

Added value is understanding why they exist; then the bills 'come to life'--IMO.
Don.........

 

[diggingthe1]

Very well put, and you have brought to life quite a few items for me!!! Happy Holidays!!!

 

[Hillbilly Prince]

Thank you Don, I think I will take them down to the coin shop to see if they know if they are authentic. I can't believe they have not turned to dust by now. Those bills would be 150 years old. I appreciate you taking the time to post!!!

If they are authentic, there is likely someone out there who would give you more than what book value would assign to them.

 

[kingskid1611]

They are beautiful...

 

[Mackaydon]

As for your 25c Canadian..........
Value of January 2nd 1900 $25 cents Bill from The Dominion of Canada | Canadian Currency
Don.....

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks Hillbilly and kingskid!!! Don I will give that website a good look! I think I will try it!!

 

[Dozer D]

Makes one wonder on something that old, before mass coinage, where they have been, and who may have had it in their hands. Nice conversation pieces.

 

[A2coins]

Those look awesome make sure you get what they are worth. Good info Don