I have a big size $10 bill from the late 1800s it is a gold certificate can I still spend it at the store? Also what about large cents and three cent pieces from the 1800s can I still spend those? And silver certificates from the 1950s? Did the government cancel these or no?
2007-01-20 18:18:52 · 5 answers · asked by surfinthedesert 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
All of these are still legal tender and quite spendable. You definitely do NOT want to do so, though. If the $10 gold certificate is as you describe (and I would be interested in knowing the specific date on yours), it is worth many times face value as a collectible, even in low grade. Ditto the large cents and three cent pieces, which are worth at least $8 each even in low grade and perhaps much more depending on date and condition, assuming no dents, scratches, or major damage (honest wear is not normally a problem).
Even the $5 silver certificates are still spendable, but they are worth a modest premium over face value as collectibles.
If you need more specific info, please contact me. Knowing specific dates on your items would be helpful.
2007-01-21 14:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are still legal tender, however you'd probably have a tough time getting a store clerk paid at minimum wage to except them. They wouldn't know what to do.
I've had trouble passing Susan B. Anthony dollar coins and they are only 30 years old, because clerks are usually too young or too recent to this country to remember them.
2007-01-21 02:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not want to do that. Take it to a coin dealer. You will possibly get more for it since it would be considered collectible, especially if it is in good condition. Go to eBay and type the information in the search engine. You will be able to determine about how much you can get for them.
2007-01-21 02:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'M NOT SURE IF YOU CAN SPEND THEM AT STORES BECAUSE THEY MIGHT NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT BUT YOU CAN TRY TO TAKE IT TO THE BANK AND THEY MIGHT EXCHANGE. ALSO COIN COLLECTOR SHOP MIGHT GIVE YOU MORE THEN IT IS ACTUALLY WORTH BECAUSE IT MIGHT BE RARE . THAT MIGHT BE YOUR BEST BET CAUSE YOU WILL MAKE SOME MONEY. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THERE VALUE ON-LINE.
2007-01-21 02:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by TrustinGod 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to use them, if they are all legal tender. You probably would be better of selling them to a collector though. You'll get alot more money then their face vaule.
2007-01-21 02:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋