Imagine coming across a U.S. $5 bill that looks perfectly normal—until you flip it over and realize the entire back is blank. No ink, no imagery, just a clean, white surface. Sounds like a prank? Continue reading
Rare Bills
The Dollar Bill That Traveled to the Moon: NASA Astronaut’s $2 Bill Now Valued at $75,000
A rare $2 bill that orbited the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission has become a prized possession in the world of space memorabilia and numismatics. Today, this piece of currency—originally worth just $2—is valued Continue reading
Inside an Abandoned Safe: A Stack of 1934 $500 and $1,000 Bills Nobody Knew Existed
In a shocking and truly unexpected discovery, an abandoned safe hidden within a long-forgotten estate was recently opened to reveal a pristine stack of 1934 $500 and $1,000 bills. These high-denomination notes, minted during the Continue reading
What Makes the 1890 Treasury Note Series So Unique in U.S. Currency History?
The 1890 Treasury Note, also called a “Coin Note”, stands out as a unique chapter in U.S. monetary history. Authorized by the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890, these large-size notes were redeemable in gold Continue reading
What’s the Real Value of a 1957 $1 Silver Certificate — And How Do You Know?
The 1957 $1 Silver Certificate—also issued in 1957A and 1957B—belongs to the final era of U.S. currency redeemable in silver bullion. Though no longer redeemable, these notes are still legal tender, but their true value Continue reading
This 1963B $1 Barr Note Turned Up at a Used Bookstore—Priced at $4,000
In a surprising modern twist, a 1963B $1 Federal Reserve Note, signed by Secretary of the Treasury Joseph W. Barr, quietly surfaced in the change drawer of a small used bookstore. The staff, unaware of its Continue reading
1861 T‑11 Confederate $5 Note: Rediscovered Civil War Currency Sells for $12,000
In a remarkable Civil War relic discovery, an 1861 Confederate $5 T‑11 note, once hidden in a family treasure chest, was recently authenticated and sold for a staggering $12,000. Issued August 19, 1861, this T‑11 Continue reading
1934A $1,000 Bill Reappears: Rare Federal Reserve Note Returns After Disappearing From Treasury
After being presumed long gone from Treasury reserves, a 1934A $1,000 Federal Reserve Note recently surfaced at auction—stunning collectors. Known as Series 1934A, this high-denomination note features President Grover Cleveland and was printed for large-value Continue reading
This 1928 $500 Bill Fooled Experts — Until the Truth Came Out
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
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