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Old Gold Certifcate
Posted on 7/12/25 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 7/12/25 at 2:46 pm
Cleaning out an old filing cabinet of my grandfathers and I’ve found quite a few of these $20 gold coin certificates. Anyone know if there’s any value to these?
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Posted on 7/12/25 at 2:58 pm to LBro337
Grandfather had some of those as well. We could only cash them out for cash equivalent.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 3:00 pm to LBro337
this is so damn cool
Posted on 7/12/25 at 3:03 pm to LBro337
WTF, he’s has 1882 gold certs in a cheap acidic plastic page holder? That makes me irrationally angry.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 3:03 pm to ronricks
There are close to 50 of them in a security box, all of various demonization. Very neat!
Posted on 7/12/25 at 3:05 pm to LBro337
per chatgpt
Yes — this $20 Gold Certificate from the Series of 1882 does have collectible value, possibly well above face value, depending on several factors.
Key Details:
• Type: U.S. Gold Certificate
• Denomination: $20
• Series: Likely 1882 (based on design and portrait)
• Portrait: James A. Garfield (20th President)
• Serial Number: C11008580?
• “Payable to the bearer on demand” in gold coin — meaning it was once redeemable for gold.
Value Range:
As of current market conditions:
• Heavily circulated (like yours): ~$200 to $600
• Crisp, lightly circulated: $800 to $2,000+
• Uncirculated examples: $4,000 to $10,000+
Your note appears well-worn and likely graded “Fine” or “Very Fine” at best, which puts it in the $300–$600 range, assuming it’s genuine and not a replica.
Tips for Accurate Valuation:
1. Authentication: Have it appraised or authenticated by a professional currency dealer or grading service (e.g., PMG or PCGS Currency).
2. Condition matters: Stains, creases, edge wear, and tears significantly reduce value.
3. Serial number and seal type: Can slightly influence rarity and collector demand.
Yes — this $20 Gold Certificate from the Series of 1882 does have collectible value, possibly well above face value, depending on several factors.
Key Details:
• Type: U.S. Gold Certificate
• Denomination: $20
• Series: Likely 1882 (based on design and portrait)
• Portrait: James A. Garfield (20th President)
• Serial Number: C11008580?
• “Payable to the bearer on demand” in gold coin — meaning it was once redeemable for gold.
Value Range:
As of current market conditions:
• Heavily circulated (like yours): ~$200 to $600
• Crisp, lightly circulated: $800 to $2,000+
• Uncirculated examples: $4,000 to $10,000+
Your note appears well-worn and likely graded “Fine” or “Very Fine” at best, which puts it in the $300–$600 range, assuming it’s genuine and not a replica.
Tips for Accurate Valuation:
1. Authentication: Have it appraised or authenticated by a professional currency dealer or grading service (e.g., PMG or PCGS Currency).
2. Condition matters: Stains, creases, edge wear, and tears significantly reduce value.
3. Serial number and seal type: Can slightly influence rarity and collector demand.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 3:06 pm to I Love Bama
Thank you for that. I didn’t even think of using ChatGpt! I looked on Google but couldn’t find much info.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 3:22 pm to LBro337
I don't know if those are valuable or not but I'll tell you what I'm willing to do to help you out. I'll give you $30 for each one you're wanting to get rid of.
You don't have to thank me. Public service is my life...
You don't have to thank me. Public service is my life...
This post was edited on 7/12/25 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 7/12/25 at 4:11 pm to LBro337
quote:only to the fed.
demonization
Posted on 7/12/25 at 5:07 pm to LBro337
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$20 gold coin certificates.
quote:
Anyone know if there’s any value to these?
quote:
$20
Posted on 7/12/25 at 5:10 pm to I Love Bama
Funny enough 20 dollars in 1882 is about 630 dollars today.
So basically a worn circulated one has simply kept its original value adjusting for inflation
So basically a worn circulated one has simply kept its original value adjusting for inflation
Posted on 7/12/25 at 7:55 pm to LSURussian
I’ll get in a bidding war with you for a while. Lol. I love old US Paper Currency.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 7:59 pm to LBro337
What a treasure!! That’s awesome to find just one of those, especially in family things. Congrats!
Like lsuconnman said, I am also disappointed they aren’t stored better, but you now have a chance to fix that.
Like lsuconnman said, I am also disappointed they aren’t stored better, but you now have a chance to fix that.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 9:58 pm to LP2OP
They were in a security box and all seem to be in fairly decent shape.
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