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I got some foreign currency at a yard sale a young couple was having, and they cleaned out their attic from the previous owner. We've been wanting to start a coin collection and this was a very good deal. It's mostly coins but also has two bills. I did a bit of research on one of the bills, after my husband said it would be worth a bit of American money, to see if it's counterfeit, and it doesn't seem to be so. If I take it to my bank to cash it in/exchange it, and it is counterfeit, what would happen?
If the bills are red ink, keep them and dont show them.
I reckon they'd just keep it, or give it back and say it's phony.
Although, if the bills are in good shape, why not keep them along with the coins? My dad in the 70s did quite a bit of travelling and in the 80s took a glass topped coffee table, added a second piece of glass a few inches down from the top one and put bills around the perimeter, coins and other collectibles in the center from countries he'd visited.
Although, who knows, depending on what State you're in, they may sound the silent alarm! Be weary if they hand the bill back in a sack, it may have a dye pack! kek...
The bills aren't old, and one is worth quite a bit of money when converted to American dollars.
Gotcha. From my recollection, banks won't convert unless it's at least X amount. May have some currency conversion places near you. I traded some bills at one a few years back, probably wasn't the best rate, but wasn't enough to do at the bank.
I must admit, my curiosity is getting piqued!
I plan on trying this week and will let you know if it works.