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currency: what is so important about a serial #?

1907Quarter1907Quarter Posts: 2,770
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so the first 4 numbers are mirrored by the last 4 numbers?
repeating sequence? all same number?

why should there be a premium for a chance sequence of numbers? I've never understood it-can someone explain?
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    cause someone will pay for it.
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  • Freak1cFreak1c Posts: 714
    Call it a rarity of the note. Some may have certain numbers that relate to something. It's what separates the note from others. Could be superstition. These are just some of the reasons.

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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    There are only a few serial numbers that will have that particular sequence of numbers, it is rare. It's kind of like a rare Breen or Overton die marriage, there are only a few of them to go around. Anything that is special will appeal to collectorsimage
    Becky
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    For the record, I think that all the same number and really low numbers are pretty cool.
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  • JcarneyJcarney Posts: 3,154 ✭


    << <i>For the record, I think that all the same number and really low numbers are pretty cool. >>




    So do I. A few years ago, at one of the Baltimore shows, I poked through the exhibit area. One of the coolest exhibits was a currency setup with different serial number arrangements on $1 FRNs. All looked BEP fresh and crisp with different combinations and sequences of serial numbers. I think the focus on serial numbers is best appeciated in this kind of context...seeing it all together.
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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would pay one million dollars for a dollar bill with the serial number L3933850I any time before noon today.
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  • OffMetalOffMetal Posts: 1,684 ✭
    A Radar Note is the correct term for the first 4 numbers/mirrored four numbers. They are worth anywhere from $10-50 depending on the numbers.
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  • MichiganMichigan Posts: 4,942 ✭
    Some collectors become obsessed about certain serial #'s or combination of numbers.

    There is one collector who wants all currency that has serial numbers ending in 25.

    Why? who knows? It means something to them.
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Something else to consider is that not all serial numbers are released to the general public.
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  • 1907Quarter1907Quarter Posts: 2,770
    this is enlightening folks!
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  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    I have 3 collections of notes that have 00000081, 00000082, & 00000084. It all started when I purchased these collections that had five in each set.

    These sets have grown to over 50 notes in each set. It is just something interesting to do. I still add to these sets as they become available, but I would sell any/all of the sets.
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

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  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,090 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All I have to say is:
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,553 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It would have taken 3 weeks for that number of replies on the currency forum. image
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  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,090 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It would have taken 3 weeks for that number of replies on the currency forum. image >>




    True!!!image
    Doug
  • 1907Quarter1907Quarter Posts: 2,770
    glad I put it here then! nice 6s!!
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,084 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>All I have to say is:
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