Other African Paper Money Value
Analysis of 51,548 eBay listings for African banknotes and paper currency.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The market median is 4.02, but significant value is found in certified notes, specifically PCGS Banknote Grading with a 1165% increase. Specimens and Bond Certificates also command high premiums, with medians of 32 and 35 respectively.
Price by year
Why? Older and specific vintage issues like 1958 (29.92) command higher prices than 1961 (9.99).
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Items listed as Unknown (23.99) show a higher median than those listed as Uncirculated (4.55).
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading significantly increases value, with PCGS Banknote Grading at 50.86 compared to Not Specified at 4.44.
Price by type
Why? Specialized items like Bond Certificates (35) are more valuable than standard Banknotes (4.51).
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Common questions
What is the average price for a standard African banknote?
The median price for Banknotes is 4.51.
How much more are certified notes worth compared to uncertified ones?
PMG certified notes have a median of 36, while uncertified notes have a median of 4.64.
Are specimen notes more valuable than commemorative issues?
Yes, Specimens have a median value of 32, whereas Commemorative Issues have a median of 14.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1–$64, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.