jtryka Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Sounds like it was likely a Customs GOld Unit, which is explained nicely in this Wikipedia link: CGU Link Dave, that's exactly what he has but I don't recall the denominations, a very helpful link. Do they have much value? Regardless, I think they are very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Sounds like it was likely a Customs GOld Unit, which is explained nicely in this Wikipedia link: CGU Link very interesting..... good reading.! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Dave, that notes great...if you don't mind me asking, how much did it run you? I wouldnt mind picking one up. 36 Smackers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Dave, that's exactly what he has but I don't recall the denominations, a very helpful link. Do they have much value? Regardless, I think they are very interesting. They're not expensive - check Ebay and you'll see quite a few for sale and 'buy it now'. I've yet to get one myself... Actually, until I read that article I linked to you, I thought that they were some sort of coupon issued for the customs houses or something... I never knew they were actually used as banknotes. hehe Oh, well, you can't know it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 very interesting..... good reading.! thanks ytesting http://i198ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 very interesting..... good reading.! thanks ytesting http://i198ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well, I saw them and liked them and so I got them: Testnotes from ArcaTech Systems, a company that manufactures cash handling machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well, I saw them and liked them and so I got them: Testnotes from ArcaTech Systems, a company that manufactures cash handling machines. Beautiful test notes, Dave. Does the cover say who printed them? Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Beautiful test notes, Dave. Does the cover say who printed them? Dave 2 Unfortunately no. I looked on a couple of other sites that deal with test notes, and they have no information as to their printer. Arcatech.com has no info either. But, here's a consolation for you: Rwanda banknotes! - Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 How does someone acquire test notes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Unfortunately no. I looked on a couple of other sites that deal with test notes, and they have no information as to their printer. Arcatech.com has no info either. But, here's a consolation for you: Rwanda banknotes! - Yay! Wonderful! Those are some real nice notes, the African ones always seem to tell a nice story of local life. Here's a new project of mine, it may possibly be the project from hell. But so far the hunt has been fun: http://www.frenchbanknotes.com/WAS110.php Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 How does someone acquire test notes? You have to study. Hard! No - just search for them on Ebay. Makers of Money handling machines as well as printers use testnotes to check out their stuff. Some are just boring paper, but others are quite phenomenal in their designs. Most are dirt cheap, but some others can fetch up into the 100s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wonderful! Those are some real nice notes, the African ones always seem to tell a nice story of local life. Here's a new project of mine, it may possibly be the project from hell. But so far the hunt has been fun: http://www.frenchbanknotes.com/WAS110.php Dave Wow! My first thought was: "Oh good Lord! You're insane!" Haha But then it hit me...Pow!... Once you've got that done, you'll have an awesome set unlike what 99.9% of the collectors of banknotes have done. So now, I say "Cool! - Very cool!" I'll have to keep an eye on your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Nothing says it can't be cool and insane at the same time Obviously I picked one of the cheapest notes for this project, so it won't kill me financially, and I can comfortably grab pretty much any of these as they surface, with the hopes that some day I might have that seriously rare collection. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Nothing says it can't be cool and insane at the same time Obviously I picked one of the cheapest notes for this project, so it won't kill me financially, and I can comfortably grab pretty much any of these as they surface, with the hopes that some day I might have that seriously rare collection. Dave I think you can count on that - It might take some time, but it should be well worth it! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 You have to study. Hard! No - just search for them on Ebay. Makers of Money handling machines as well as printers use testnotes to check out their stuff. Some are just boring paper, but others are quite phenomenal in their designs. Most are dirt cheap, but some others can fetch up into the 100s. Haha. But how do they get to ebay? how do they get to the market? Do the machine makers just give htem away or sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidu54@hotmail.com Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Beautiful set you got there Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidu54@hotmail.com Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Unfortunately no. I looked on a couple of other sites that deal with test notes, and they have no information as to their printer. Arcatech.com has no info either. But, here's a consolation for you: Rwanda banknotes! - Yay! What a beautifull african banknotes you got there....always admire the africans banknotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidu54@hotmail.com Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Russia 1909 10rubble Russia 1909 5rubble German 1922 5000mark China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidu54@hotmail.com Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Belarus 1roubles, 5roubles and 1000roubles Myanmar 1kyat, 5kyats, 10kyats and 20kyats Equatorial Guinea 500francs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamFLight911 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Singapore $1 Dollar Type 1 seal 1967 10 note runner UNCIRCULATED still in sleve. Got as a GOOF UP on ebay sold for $10 USD was supposed to be $100 they're loss Singapore $10 Dollar Type 2 seal 1973 AU also a goof up sold for $5 suppose $50 The above were buy it now auctions United States 2 $1 dollars bills L12 00004743 G series 2003a B2 22222222 B series 2006 my second solid UNCIRCULATED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 New Samoa notes - Very bright and colorful! They have low serial numbers, but the 10 adn the 20 Tala banknotes are the same serial numbers... kinda' neat I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamFLight911 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Old style $20 Star Notes AU F 00581569 * to F00581571 * Fed Reserve bank of Atlanta Series 1981A sigh i might go out and spend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corina Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 A 1942 Burma 1 rupee 1980 China 1 Jiao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Orc Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I do like those Samoan notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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