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Obsolete Currency Market Trends

Analysis of 21,816 listings for obsolete currency to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$180 typical price
Most are between$30โ€“$777
Brand new$39.48
Used$59.99
On sale now21,816

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 52% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The highest value is found in PMG certified notes, which command a 67% premium over the median. Grade 68 notes represent the peak of the market with a 122% increase compared to the baseline.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Ungraded 10,192 on sale$110 ยท 39% cheaper
Uncertified 12,047 on sale$115 ยท 36% cheaper
Not Specified 6,135 on sale$170 ยท 6% cheaper

Price by certification

Uncertified
$115-36%
Not Specified
$170-6%
PCGS Banknote Grading
$220+22%
Legacy Currency Grading
$225+25%
PCGS Currency
$257+43%
PMG
$300+67%

Why? Professional grading significantly increases value, with PMG at 299.97 compared to Uncertified at 115.

Price by grade

Ungraded
$110-39%
64
$275+53%
66
$277+54%
65
$280+56%
67
$380+111%
68
$400+122%

Why? Higher numeric grades correlate with steep price jumps, ranging from 109.5 for Ungraded to 400.25 for Grade 68.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for an uncertified banknote?

The median price for uncertified notes is 115.

How much more are PMG certified notes worth compared to the average?

PMG certified notes have a median price of 299.97, representing a 67% delta.

What is the price difference between ungraded and top-grade (68) currency?

Ungraded currency has a median of 109.5, while Grade 68 currency reaches a median of 400.25.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $30โ€“$777, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.