Featured old tape on banknote

Hi, can someone tell me how to remove safely this old scotch tape from a banknote?
Thanks
Moeller

 

I might try putting it in a good ziplock bag and squeezing all the air out.
Then feeeze it and, still in the bag, see if the tape will shatter on a flat surface. Try just pushing with fingers first then pounding with your fist.

 

Rubbing alcohol .... Worked really well for me on paper taped to paper. Work up an edge with a knife and slowly expose the underside to alcohol. Peel and apply as you go.

Here is more technical info if you want to delve into it.

http://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v02/bp02-13.html

 

I was looking to get most or even all off without using any fluids.
I suspect there will be stains left from the adhesive.
Not knowing the stability of the ink I didn’t want to suggest lighter fluid but if the bill is hung vertically with the tape at the bottom this would be worth a shot if done with great care.

 

Thanks Kingo & Verybrad, let's try! This is a very scarce Panamá 1941one balboa bill.
Moeller

 

It looks old enough for the tape to just fall off.
American printed, good quality ink and paper, the tape will come off easily enough but I have never found anything effective on the resulting stain.

It is a shame as it is a scarce note in quite decent condition.

 

Sucks about the tape, but in great condition otherwise. Still it's a fantastic bill to have.

 

@Moeller, Would you follow up with how it all worked out!!!! We'd LOVE to know!!!!!

 

Ok, i'll show final results. Wish me luck

 

I found a 20 dollars gold bill, was plasticize, try to remove, one side was ok, the other one a mess.

 

US?
Hmmm..... That may not be cashable but still collectible and possibly worth more than face value.

 

I want my gold back,

 

You'll probably have to buy whatever gold you can with whatever you can sell it for.

 

I want my gold back,

 

Remember by the year 2000, a friend of mine offer me panamenian gold coins at face value 500, 100, 75 , many of them, i just take 3 coins. He said that many americans bring those coin to change it at the bank, he changed all. Well, he is a rich person, he can afford it, he made 3 full complete collection of gold coin. (IF you can, do it)

 

I use a hair dryer on low heat. Even old tape will loosen when heated. It may take a few minutes before it will lift off.

 

Not too close.
Could burn it.

 

I did that, nothing happens.

 

I inherited from my step grampa a few of this polítical notes like shown in the attached picture, the auction say 1947, but thats wrong, most be 1941 or earlier. would like to share 5 of them. 100% original. just replay me you want it.
Moeller