ANTARCTICA $20 Dollar (2008) Capt. Frank Worsley – read description

$20 Dollar (2008) Capt. Frank Worsley Key Details of the 2008 Series Issuer: Antarctica Overseas Exchange Office Ltd. (A.O.E.O. Ltd), a private organization based in the United States. Release Date: August 30, 2008. Material: It is printed on a specialized stripe polymer (plastic). Signatory: D. John Hamilton, the Comptroller of the A.O.E.O. ## Design & Historical Figures The note celebrates Antarctic exploration, specifically the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. ## Value and “Redemption” Redemption History: When first issued, these notes carried a promise that they could be returned to the issuer for a refund of 20 United States Dollars until a specified expiry date (typically December 31, 2013 for this series). Current Collector Value: As the redemption period has long expired, it is now purely a numismatic collectible. In uncirculated condition, it typically sells for $20 to $30 USD on the collector market. Purpose: A portion of the original sales of these notes was intended to fund scientific research and environmental organizations working in Antarctica This banknote is a 20 Dollar “fantasy” note issued by the Antarctica Overseas Exchange Office Ltd.. While it is a high-quality collectible, it is not a government-issued currency and is not legal tender anywhere in the world.