There are many rarities out there in the field of currency collecting that if they were coins, would bring tens of thousands of dollars or more.
This note is one of 36,000 printed from F00168001* to F00204000*. Five are currently reported, with the highest serial number being F00180999*. Unissued and remainder notes were destroyed in 1935 when these notes were no longer redeemable in gold in 1934. If this were a coin from this era, it would be worth several tens of thousands of dollars.
Current value - $1500 to $2000.
Jim Hodgson
Collector of US Small Size currency, Atlanta FRNs, and Georgia nationals since 1977. Researcher of small size US type - seeking serial number data for all FRN star notes, Series 1928 to 1934-D. Life member SPMC.
I have some nice notes, from old horse blankets to error currency to date. My most personal prize is a 1923 $5 Lincoln Port Hole note grade 64. It's stored away in my safety deposit box at the bank, along with my other expensive collection. Very very rare at that grade. The last time I saw it's value was a mere $3,000. Picked it up for $1400 around 5 years ago.
One day I hope currency will get accepted highly in the hobby. It is very hard to think that you can have prestigous notes that are over or near 100 years old and they are not reconized like coins.
I do think bank notes have a fewer mintage and there are less to be found in high grades.
Just stay away from those 1929 Federal Reserve bank Notes, and National Bank notes from Washingotn, PA and Everett, WA. They aren't worth a thing. Barely face value if you ask me. Nobody is interested in them anyway. Just junk.
<< <i>I have some nice notes, from old horse blankets to error currency to date. My most personal prize is a 1923 $5 Lincoln Port Hole note grade 64. It's stored away in my safety deposit box at the bank, along with my other expensive collection. Very very rare at that grade. The last time I saw it's value was a mere $3,000. Picked it up for $1400 around 5 years ago.
One day I hope currency will get accepted highly in the hobby. It is very hard to think that you can have prestigous notes that are over or near 100 years old and they are not reconized like coins.
I do think bank notes have a fewer mintage and there are less to be found in high grades. >>
Like this one? Not mine though.
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
I have some interest in currency errors (of course, seeing as I collect coin errors). I'm also intrigued by obsolete notes. And of course you just gotta like encased postage stamps (why not straddle coins, paper money, and stamps at once?). I'd like to get into colonials, but just don't see myself knowing enough yet. Will have to get the next edition of Newman once its released.
<< <i>I'll bet you won't catch Longacre lighting cigars with one of those bad boys. >>
I guess there is always a first for everything.
Always took candy from strangers Didn't wanna get me no trade Never want to be like papa Working for the boss every night and day --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Yes, but only items that have come to me as gifts.
My collection numbers 12 to 15 items and includes a CU $20 error note, some well circulated "horse blankets," a CU silver certificate or two, and miscellaneous other items that I'd have to dig out in order to remember.
Maybe I don't collect it in any strict sense, but I do seem to accumulate and hang onto it.
"Coin collecting problem"? What "coin collecting problem"?
I am very, very interested in currency. Yet, I am more interested in coins, so had to check the #2 answer. I can't afford to add older notes to my collection any more. They are way too expensive.
I go both ways (coins and currency that is). I started with coins in the 60's and am now head over heals into fractional currency. I also like colonial and CSA notes. Love the history of them!
I dabble in it. I like the large size currency primarily, and picked up a decent and reasonably priced $1 Edu note at a show yesterday on a whim. Still want to get a Bison and a Chief note one of these days!
Yes I do. Though I have not bought any new notes this year. Some of my favorites would be the Educational note in all denominations and the Wood chopper. I also enjoy collecting radar and star notes.
I collect both. In addition to working on a U.S. type set of coins, I'm working on a type set of currency by Friedberg design number. I'm especially fascinated by large-size notes, many of which have beautiful designs.
Comments
<< <i>What's with all the PMG crap? >>
Unlike the coin side of things, they have better holders than PCGS.
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>Russ,
What's with all the PMG crap? You must know that they consistently overgrade, don't you?
Now we're congregating around a punch bowl full of a different flavor of Kool-Aid.
Actually, I have no idea if this is the case, but I thought it would be fun to throw it out there.
Unlike the coin side of things, they have better holders than PCGS.
I do have to agree with Russ on that.
This note is one of 36,000 printed from F00168001* to F00204000*. Five are currently reported, with the highest serial number being F00180999*. Unissued and remainder notes were destroyed in 1935 when these notes were no longer redeemable in gold in 1934. If this were a coin from this era, it would be worth several tens of thousands of dollars.
Current value - $1500 to $2000.
Collector of US Small Size currency, Atlanta FRNs, and Georgia nationals since 1977. Researcher of small size US type - seeking serial number data for all FRN star notes, Series 1928 to 1934-D. Life member SPMC.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>But in keeping with USCF tradition, how is "modern crap" defined for currency?
And we need to know what are considered widgets and who are the currency wannabes.
Like this note has under 30 known
Retail Value: $15-20
One day I hope currency will get accepted highly in the hobby. It is very hard to think that you can have prestigous notes that are over or near 100 years old and they are not reconized like coins.
I do think bank notes have a fewer mintage and there are less to be found in high grades.
- Jim
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
- Jim
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I believe this would be a C-squared note.
<< <i>I have some nice notes, from old horse blankets to error currency to date. My most personal prize is a 1923 $5 Lincoln Port Hole note grade 64. It's stored away in my safety deposit box at the bank, along with my other expensive collection. Very very rare at that grade. The last time I saw it's value was a mere $3,000. Picked it up for $1400 around 5 years ago.
One day I hope currency will get accepted highly in the hobby. It is very hard to think that you can have prestigous notes that are over or near 100 years old and they are not reconized like coins.
I do think bank notes have a fewer mintage and there are less to be found in high grades. >>
Like this one? Not mine though.
159 graded by PCGS in all grades
In this case, "I have a few notes"
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
by obsolete notes. And of course you just gotta like encased postage stamps (why not straddle
coins, paper money, and stamps at once?). I'd like to get into colonials, but just don't see myself
knowing enough yet. Will have to get the next edition of Newman once its released.
Ed. S.
(EJS)
Mark
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
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I believe this would be a C-squared note.
I'll bet you won't catch Longacre lighting cigars with one of those bad boys.
<< <i>I'll bet you won't catch Longacre lighting cigars with one of those bad boys.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
My collection numbers 12 to 15 items and includes a CU $20 error note, some well circulated "horse blankets," a CU silver certificate or two, and miscellaneous other items that I'd have to dig out in order to remember.
Maybe I don't collect it in any strict sense, but I do seem to accumulate and hang onto it.
I can't afford to add older notes to my collection any more. They are way too expensive.
edited to correct spelling error
I agree with BooBooBillQueen, come on over anytime and hang out on the currency forum. And Longacre, that would be a pant-suit I believe!
John
Because if you are I do have a world stamp collection that I built when I was a teen.
<< <i>Every collector should at least have a note from their hometown. Here's mine.
What a beauty ... priceless
I've been chasing currency for years. Wish I'd caught more of it! Great pics, folks. Those are some really beautiful notes.
Low Serial Numbers:
Hometown:
Canadian:
Autographs:
Bank Relatives (My wife's great-great-uncle signed this one as cashier):
Oh yes, and we have slabs, too:
Member ANA, SPMC, SCNA, FUN, CONECA