Paddy54 Posted June 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) 1914 Federal Reserve Note E~5 Richmond Burke/Glass Edited June 26, 2023 by Paddy54 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quant.geek Posted June 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 26, 2023 I still have a large collection of banknotes that I will probably get rid of. Way too many things and need to slim things down a bit: United States of America: 1914 White-Mellon Twenty Dollars Federal Reserve Note (Fr#999) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted June 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 26, 2023 One of my first collections had a US section with $1, $2 and $5 notes from 1940s to 1980s and I really liked the texture and the feel of the paper. Even modern US notes (which I gotta say look a bit like Monopoly money) seem to be made of a way sturdier paper than my EURO notes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 26, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 26, 2023 My only "large" US notes (in very circulated condition!) from my very small world paper money collection. They're dated 1914, but I think they must have been issued during the 1921-1932 period, when Andrew W. Mellon (whose signature appears on them) was Secretary of the Treasury. For those who aren't familiar with this kind of banknote, they're very noticeably larger than current US banknotes: approximately 190 x 80 mm. (7.5" x 3") rather than the current 155 x 65 mm. (6" x 2.5"). 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth77 Posted June 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, DonnaML said: They're dated 1914, but I think they must have been issued during the 1921-1932 period, when Andrew W. Mellon (whose signature appears on them) was Secretary of the Treasury. This is what we medievalists would call an 'immobilization' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted June 26, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 26, 2023 I have only a single "horse blanket" $1 silver certificate from 1923. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quant.geek Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) I got a good run of the notes as types. I was mostly collecting seal colors for the small size notes as well, but I am missing some examples as it got expensive, very quickly. Edited June 27, 2023 by quant.geek 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 27, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, quant.geek said: I got a good run of the notes as types. I was mostly collecting seal colors for the small size notes as well, but I am missing some examples as it got expensive, very quickly. What was "National Currency" (the first specimen)? I don't believe I've ever heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) Ooooo a topic I can participate in! National Currency Five Dollars Bloomsburg PA I live near this town. Well close enough to get to the anual Bloomsburg Fair or fish for catfish behind the fairgrounds which I have done many times. Since the Fair started in 1854, this note could have got some of it's wear there after being printed in the February 1883. Five bucks would have provided entertainment for the family quite well back in those days I would imagine. I have no idea what this is worth, but being somewhat local, I will probably take it to the upcoming coin show and sell it. It should fetch a good buck, maybe enough to go to the fair? Edited June 27, 2023 by thenickelguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 11 hours ago, quant.geek said: United States of America: 1914 White-Mellon Twenty Dollars Federal Reserve Note (Fr#999) I always liked the locomotive and ocean liner on that note. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 My favorite might be this $20 Gold Certificate which I just won't part with. It will always reside alongside my US Gold type coin collection. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 Another "keeper" would be this 1907 Five Dollar United States Note often referred to as a Woodchopper. I have too much into paper and would prefer to just keep one nice example for each type note. You know, gold & silver certificates, FRN, US Note, fractional etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesofwho Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, DonnaML said: What was "National Currency" (the first specimen)? I don't believe I've ever heard of it. The first specimen is actually a Federal Reserve Bank Note, made in such haste in 1933 that they reused National Bank Note plates rather than making new ones. In the lower right they simply blacked out President and wrote Governor. National Bank Notes were issued by banks up to the amount of a U.S. bond they bought to back the notes. So if the First National Bank of [insert town here] bought a $50,000 U.S. Bond, they could issue $50,000 worth of banknotes and Bureau of Engraving and Printing would print them for them. The National Bank program initially began during the Civil War, as it served as a way to increase government revenue. I have two from my hometown. Edited June 27, 2023 by milesofwho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 1899 Silver Certificate Black Eagle One Dollar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 27, 2023 Another somewhat nearby small size National Currency Ten Dollar Note Elmira NY 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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