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I like notes that make you say, "Who the heck is that?"

Having seen the same dead presidents on my currency for over 50 years, I find it fascinating to see older notes that make me say "who the heck is that guy?" Some of them are downright obscure.

I also really enjoy the jarring effect of seeing a president on a note that doesn't belong there. For example, Andrew Jackson is on the 1914 $10 note...but he's always lived on our $20 note. That always shakes me up. "Hey, what's he doing on a ten?"

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,624 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The educational series is a feast for the eyes. Lots to see. Peace Roy

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  • Steve_in_TampaSteve_in_Tampa Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree Steve. Jackson on a $10, Washington on a $20 ? There were no standards until the release of small-size notes in 1928. I don’t believe coins used Presidents until 1909.

  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Namvet69 said:
    The educational series is a feast for the eyes. Lots to see. Peace Roy

    Timbuk3
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 22,612 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The fractional series has a lot of people that most wouldn't know.

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