how do you tell if an old stock certificate has any value ?

I inherited a certificate for 100 shares of Universal Telephone, dated in 1919. My dad had inherited it before, and had it checked out; worthless per the review.

I had it researched by my broker twice and received the same answer. Eventually sold the original certificate to my broker for $75 and he has it framed on his wall..

Just research the company. It can still have value if they represent an existing or merged company, or if they are valued as collectibles. A little bit of research can help you determine the worth

All the best

Google is probably better than a stock broker, and more honest.

Every one is telling you, unless the certificate is registered in your name or a relative's the certificate has no value.

Transfer agents are prohibited and were always prohibited from issuing stock certificate without the name of either the current owner or a fiduciary. Also

all issued certificates must carry an identification number on the face of the certificate and must be signed by the transfer agent and/or the Registrar.

Unless such items are printed on the certificate, the certificate has no value.

Not sure how to tell but I did some research and found this nugget.

Kingston was sold in 1967 to the Scott & Fetzer Company, now The Scott Fetzer Company, which itself is now a part of Berkshire Hathaway.

So it could possibly be very valuable, or could be worthless.

If the certificate is not in our name or that of a relative - it is has no value to you.

You can contract the "Transfer Agent", whose name is printed on the face of the certificate. They can tell you if the certificate is still "open" and has not been canceled.

Google can tell you nothing about the "value", but a broker can determine the worth of the stock

Take it to a brokerage house such as TD Ameritrade or Schwab.

Unless it's got your name on it, it's worthless to you.

Go to a stock broker. They will probably tell you if it is current or old.

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