In 2005, a collector bought what seemed an exceptional 1928 series $500 Federal Reserve Note, featuring President McKinley. Initially seen as a rare gem—only ~75,000 genuine $500 bills are believed to remain—it underwent expert examination. Continue reading
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1880 $1,000 Legal Tender Ghost Note: Why the Last Bill Vanished and What We Know
In 1880, the United States issued large-size Legal Tender Notes in denominations ranging from $1 to $10,000. Among these, the $1,000 note from Series 1880 is one of the rarest and most iconic “ghost” bills, Continue reading
Why a $1 Bill Serial No. 00000001 Is Worth Over $15,000 – Full Guide
When most people think of a dollar, they see a piece of paper worth, well, one dollar. Yet among the billions of $1 bills in circulation, a tiny fraction carries ultra‑rare serial numbers, making them Continue reading
Rare $20 Federal Reserve Note Error: How One Errant Bill Slipped Through Security
Imagine discovering a $20 note in your pocket that looks ordinary—until you notice something is off. Such a note should never have left the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), yet somehow it did. These Continue reading
Birthday Notes Boom: How Currency Matching Your Birth Date Became a Collectible Goldmine
In today’s collectibles market, birthday notes—banknotes whose serial numbers match a specific birth date or significant date—have surged in popularity. Once a niche hobby, they now represent a multimillion-dollar industry, driven by emotional connection, scarcity, Continue reading
Why the 1935A $1 Silver Certificate with Yellow Seal Is So Valuable
During World War II, the U.S. issued special currency for overseas troops and occupied regions. Among these was the 1935A $1 Silver Certificate, printed with a distinctive yellow treasury seal instead of the standard blue. Continue reading
Why WWII-Era Hawaii and North Africa Emergency Notes Are So Valuable
During World War II, the U.S. government issued specialized emergency issue notes for Hawaii and North Africa. These weren’t typical Federal Reserve or silver certificates—they featured unique seals, overprints, and designs created for strategic wartime Continue reading
Dazzling History Revealed: The 1905 “Technicolor Note” $20 Gold Certificate Worth $50,000+
The Series of 1905 $20 Gold Certificate, famously known as the “Technicolor Note,” is among the most visually striking and sought-after pieces in American numismatics. Boasting intense red and yellow-gold tones, coupled with George Washington’s Continue reading
Hidden ATM Treasure: Misaligned $10 Bill Withdrawn by Chance Sells for $94,000
What began as a routine withdrawal at an ATM in Ohio turned into a tale of extraordinary fortune when a seemingly ordinary $10 bill revealed itself as a rare misaligned printing error, later fetching a Continue reading
Why the 1886 Martha Washington $1 Note Was the First and Only Bill to Feature a First Lady
In 1886, the U.S. Treasury introduced the Series of 1886 $1 Silver Certificate, marking the first time a real woman—Martha Washington—was depicted on Federal paper currency. Taking center stage on the obverse, this historic note Continue reading