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Central American Paper Money Values

Market statistics for 18,304 listings of Central American banknotes and currency.

What you'll usually pay

$12.91 typical price
Most are between$2–$250
Brand new$35.25
Used$6
On sale now18,304

šŸ’” Buying used saves about 83% here.

šŸ‘‰ In short easy summary

The highest value is found in certified notes, specifically PMG and PCGS, which see deltas up to 752% over the median. Specimens and Bond Certificates also command significant premiums compared to standard banknotes.

šŸ’š Best value for your money

2006 799 on sale$3.99 Ā· 69% cheaper
Uncirculated 8,695 on sale$9.35 Ā· 28% cheaper
Uncertified 10,318 on sale$11.99 Ā· 7% cheaper

Price by circulated/uncirculated

Uncirculated
$9.35-28%
Not Specified
$15.49+20%
Unknown
$19.99+55%
Circulated
$30.67+138%

Why? Prices vary by condition, with Circulated notes at 30.67 and Uncirculated at 9.35.

Price by year

2006
$3.99-69%
1980
$19+47%
1998
$24.48+90%
1965
$29.87+131%
1939
$59+357%
1964
$76+489%

Why? Age and rarity drive value, ranging from 3.99 for 2006 notes to 76 for 1964 notes.

Price by certification

Uncertified
$11.99-7%
Not Specified
$15.49+20%
Legacy Currency Grading
$76+489%
PCGS Currency
$99+667%
PMG
$99.5+671%
PCGS Banknote Grading
$110+752%

Why? Professional grading increases value, with PCGS Banknote Grading at 110 versus Uncertified at 11.99.

Price by type

Banknotes
$13.77+7%
Cancelled
$49.99+287%
Collections, Lots
$55.15+327%
Bond Certificates
$100+675%
Specimens
$125+868%
Bons
$250+1836%

Why? Specialized items like Bons (250) and Specimens (124.99) are more expensive than standard Banknotes (13.77).

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Common questions

What is the median price for a standard banknote in this category?

The median price for Banknotes is 13.77.

How much more do certified notes typically cost compared to uncertified ones?

Uncertified notes have a median of 11.99, while PCGS Banknote Grading notes have a median of 110.

Which year of currency has the highest median value in the data?

Notes from 1964 have the highest median value at 76.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$250, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.