ok there is an old rumor in my family about my great grandfathers burring almost a 100k back in the 40's after the great depression. My father and i both have a very good idea of where it is buried at and were wondering, what are the chances the money is still good. I know if the serial numbers are still visible then it can be spent. The money was wrapped in newspaper, and then cloth, placed in mason jars, and then placed in side a clay box type thing. It was the placed under the ground about 18 inches and a 3 inch layer os concrete was placed on top. How long will the money stay in okay condition, its been under the ground for almost 65 years?
2007-11-15 03:37:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there are family reasons for not being able to dig it up now
2007-11-15 03:44:31 · update #1
The money, if still good, can be spent or sold as collector bills. It would be worth far more if it is in good condition.
The problem you have here is water infiltration. If water has infiltrated the container, when you open the jar you will find a mass of bills with the consistancy of mush. It will be impossible to use.
A friend of mine once buried cash in his yard. He placed it in a coffee can with plastic lid. It was buried for approximately 5 years. When he dug it up, there was just a slurry of mush in the bottom. The bills could not be identified, so he was out the cash.
Was your grandfather Al Capone?
2007-11-15 05:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Bare B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was stored like that, chances are unless those jars broke (which shouldn't have happened since they were inside a box themselves) the money should be in pretty close to the same condition as it was when it was buried. Now...why on earth would you leave that much money buried for that long of a time? Worst case scenario, even if it can't be spent, you can probably find a collector who will buy it from you with money that can be spent. But really, if you have a good idea of where it is, why wait till now to go treasure hunting?
2007-11-15 11:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by araknid80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Good luck on that one. If you find it and it it's still in good condition, call the Treasury Department and see what they say. I know that if you tear a bill or it suffers other kind of damage (like being eaten by a dog, coming out of the dog and washed off - yes, this happened) you can send it in to the Treasury Department and they will replace it. They may tell you to just spend it or else they could replace it.
2007-11-15 11:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by lilith663 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to get it out as soon as possible. If the serial numbers are still visible, it can be tracked. So, I would get it and take it to a bank
2007-11-15 11:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, keep in mind that if it's in good condition, it's worth a whole lot more as a collection than it is as regular currency. You could be sitting on a treasure trove!
2007-11-15 11:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if and when u do find it be very carefull when u open it cause the sudden air that will go into the jar could destroy the money it would be best to make the smallest hole in the lid that u can to let air in very slowly
2007-11-15 11:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by anonymouse_man_1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it's hard to say, I would suggest digging it up and sending it to me, i'll open the box and let you know the status!
2007-11-15 19:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by iamtommyj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you let me know where it is, I wouldn't mind checking on it for you....
Just kidding, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't still be usable, as long as it's still legible - and no one else has dug it up yet - it should be safe and sound.
Enjoy your treasure hunt.
2007-11-15 11:41:12 · answer #8 · answered by real kool kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's in decent condition it will be worth far more than face value! Good luck! ;-)=
2007-11-15 11:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go dig
good for 100 years at least
2007-11-15 11:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by samsoomatheidiot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋