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Old Southern Rhodesia Paper Money Guide

What is my paper money worth?

Southern Rhodesia 5 Pounds 15th December 1939 Salisbury

Southern Rhodesia 5 Pounds 1939

Old Southern Rhodesia paper money bills can be incredibly scarce and difficult to come by. In this guide, we’re going to cover any and everything related to the values of Southern Rhodesia banknotes.

We are specifically interested in banknotes from the British Administration from 1939 to 1952. Some of these notes can be worth $50 to $100 while others worth thousands of dollars. The Southern Rhodesia Currency Board were responsible for these old banknotes, and their beautiful designs. Oftentimes these banknotes will come with King George VI or Queen Elizabeth pictured on them.

Some bills from Southern Rhodesia were printed in large quantities, while others not so much. Sometimes a simple difference in variety, like a signature combination, can be the difference of hundreds of dollars.

How Much is my Southern Rhodesia Paper Money Worth?

Examples of these banknotes come to the market from time to time, so they are not exceptionally rare. However, great condition examples can be worth money. These banknotes have an interesting history and short history. Many of them have been destroyed with a small percentage of survivors today.

You can expect your Southern Rhodesia paper money to be worth at least $50 on a bad day. A lot of value depends on condition and scarcity. We’ve paid up to $7,500 for an extremely rare Southern Rhodesia bill before.

Should I contact a Paper Money Expert?

Depending on your capabilities, willingness to learn, and the complexity of Southern Rhodesia Paper Money varieties and conditions, as well as market variables, you could buy, sell, and collect Southern Rhodesia Currency yourself. Or, you might discover that you would prefer the help of an expert. Either way is okay!

If you end up looking for expert help, it’s important to know many consultants “provide Free Evaluations,” but can vary widely in quality and honesty. Knowing how to choose a trustworthy Paper Money Expert can save you a lot of time and money, as the wrong person can do more harm to your pocketbook than they will help.

Counterfeit Southern Rhodesia Bills

Considering how valuable some of these bills are, there can be a lot of fake Southern Rhodesia bills in collectors’ possessions. If you have a Southern Rhodesia banknote and you want to know if it’s real or fake, contact us and we’ll let you know within 24 hours along with our best price offer if you’re interested in selling. I think you may be surprised by how much money we offer for your paper money collection.

Southern Rhodesia Paper Money

We had a difficult time finding images of issued notes from Southern Rhodesia. Some examples can be hard to locate, mainly ones in great condition. You have to remember a lot of these were destroyed, and the surviving examples were oftentimes stored poorly resulting in a decreased value. Paper money is fragile and can damage easily. A limited number of these banknotes were printed. Click on the images below to find out more information about your old Southern Rhodesia currency.

Below is a list of all Southern Rhodesia paper money that was printed in date and denomination order. If you have any questions about your old currency from Southern Rhodesia, contact us today.