nojokeve Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hi All!! I am writing because about 10 years ago my in-laws returned from a trip to Germany with a 20 Franc Note (printed 1997). It was given to me and I kept it in my wallet (completely forgotten) until now. After being turned down at the forein currency exchange counter at my local airport, I turned to the internet to learn that this currency is no longer in circulation. My question is: About how valuable is this note now?? I found many different estimates, but nothing definate. I also know that the value will lie in the heart of the one who desires it, but that is not me! Any insight? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamFLight911 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi All!! I am writing because about 10 years ago my in-laws returned from a trip to Germany with a 20 Franc Note (printed 1997). It was given to me and I kept it in my wallet (completely forgotten) until now. After being turned down at the forein currency exchange counter at my local airport, I turned to the internet to learn that this currency is no longer in circulation. My question is: About how valuable is this note now?? I found many different estimates, but nothing definate. I also know that the value will lie in the heart of the one who desires it, but that is not me! Any insight? Thanks! hello and welcomr to the forum, it will help with a photo front and back of the note and i think your note is a Mark not a Franc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojokeve Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Thank you for the welcome! I absolutely feel the love. Here are the front and back images. I apologize for the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi Nojokeve, You have a French 20 francs note. This was the last type that was issued and used from the 1980s until the changeover the the euro. As you have noted, being an obsolete note, the vast majority (99%+) of money changers will not accept it. However, it can be redeemed until February 17, 2012, at the Banque du France in Paris for €3.04. Since it's just a single note, it'd cost more in registered postage to redeem it then it's worth - I'd suggest giving it to a young collector who may be able to appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojokeve Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Cool Beans! Thanks for the reply and I'll set about trying to find a collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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