These were originally collected as a curio, I myself bought one in London for about £15.
They are now sought after and the price can go beyond $200 for a note in UNC condition.
There are counterfeits coming out of China, each one more sophisticated than the last.
Unfortunately, a relative of mine became a victim of one of these counterfeits. They bought the note for me, not knowing it was fake. It was bought online.
I myself only found out it was fake when I found differences between that note and the one I had purchased years ago in London.
You can read about this here:
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Also, Banknoteworld has put out a very nice guide showing the differences between the real note and the known fakes so far.
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If you are buying on ebay, it is hard to see the fine details to recognise whether this is a fake or note.
One obvious give-away is the tree pattern on the obverse. If the leaves don't follow the pattern of the rock, it is a fake.
In fact, the counterfeiters chose the "right" target:
- the banknote ceased to be legal tender;
- over the 15 years, interest in the ordinary banknote (due to its unusual denomination) increased, which led to a tenfold increase in price.
I think they're targeting not only collectors, but also lovers of souvenirs symbolizing "wealth and success," who enjoy bargains (these counterfeits sell for significantly less than the originals).
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