$1 Note Collection Advice

You could easily add a 1923 silver certificate and probably a 1917 legal tender. They are common and affordable though the legal tender will cost a little more. F/VF examples can be had for under $100 each. Other large size notes that you can consider that may fit your budget are 1918 federal reserve bank note, 1923 legal tender, and 1899 silver certificate. Most of the other notes other than the ones are going to cost much more unless you sacrifice condition. Hope this helps.

I've started to do a little research on the cost of putting together a small $1 note album. I've found I can spend several hundred dollars on some of the older notes.... of course, that's if I pay what the ebay sellers are asking, and generally those are graded. Looking at "sold" auctions things are generally less except for the "buy it now" lots.

Based on the gorgeous albums I've seen I want to start at XF or AU and go straight to CU where possible - but could certainly be deterred based on advice.

I've decided to start with the 1935A issues, so, what's reasonable to spend on a decent AU 1935A Brown, or a 1935A Yellow? I see prices (and conditions) all over the board but $100 seems about where the market is for a graded AU of either. I don't even need/want graded but I don't know enough at this time to know what to look for in the way of currency for doctoring. Should I look elsewhere besides ebay? Should I start with lower quality requirements?

I know only I can make my buying decisions. All advice is appreciated.

Thanks, GR58. Will look into that book.

I'm (loosely) keeping track of ebay sales so hopefully I can get a good idea of the market on these guys before pulling the trigger.

I Think $110 is a good price for a $1 CU HAWAII bill.

Thanks guys. This looks like a pretty decent note. I was debating whether or not to dive right in to CU/AU notes or go for lesser-grade cheaper ones to start off with, but I have the feeling that eventually I'll upgrade anyway, so why not spend the money now?

And... I have to get over the mental hurdle of paying over $100 for $1.

For the sake of comparison, here is what I have put together for $1 notes:

$1 Note Collection

My original goal was to collect all major varieties from 1900-2000, but I did eventually add a few earlier examples along the way. I believe now have achieved my original goal with regard to major varieties, although there are plenty of minor variations I could add if I so chose.

Ok, I'm beginning to realize that this $1 small note set is going to be an obsession for a while I have started to put together a checklist and it's wonderfully huge. ~60 distinct notes from 1928-present. Being the moron I am, I will have to include a star note for each as well, doubling the challenge.

Fortunately most of the FRNs are easy and inexpensive in CU. The silver certs are going to be a bit of a challenge and the USN is going to require some conniving!

This is a FUN set to research and put together, ladies and gentlemen. I highly recommend it... learn a lot, spend a little.