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Would you pay 11 times the face value for King Charles banknotes?

Rob Beschizza

Aug 13, 2024
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The Charlie Notes. Photo: BBC

The Charlie Notes. Photo: BBC

The BBC reports that buyers paid more than 11 times the face value for new banknotes featuring the fresh king over there. The sale of serial-numbered cash was part of a charity auction which raised more than a million pounds for good causes. It's not clear they'll retain their value—they're hardly rare—but collectors come fo…

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