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All right, I promised myself when I started collecting paper money that I wasn't going to collect anything higher than $20 bills. They are just too darn expensive at face value, and the prices can get crazy expensive very quickly. Or so I thought... I posted a week or so ago about a beat-up Series 1934A $100 Federal Reserve Note I got for face value at the bank. I tried to resist the temptation when the teller offered it to me, but it looked so cool that I had to have it. Since I don't officially collect $100 bills, I decided to just file it under "Miscellaneous." But then I was browsing an on-line auction I frequent occasionally and, on a whim, ended up bidding on (and winning) this little gem:   [I thought it would go nicely with my Series 1914 $5, $10 and $20 notes.] So, now I had two hundred dollar bills. A little research then told me that I should actually be able to get a decent Series 1928A for under $200, so I picked this one up for $175 at APMEX:   That that gets me up to three. Guess I am collecting $100 bills after all... Next (and possibly last) stop on the $100 train will be a Series 1966 One Hundred Dollar Legal Tender Note. So now I have a section in my currency album for $1, $2, $5, $20 and $100 bills. But, wait... Oh noes! I don't have any $50s! Well, a little more research indicates that I should be able to pick up a decent Series 1928 and 1934 to match the $100 bills I already have for under $150, and a quick visit to ebay later:     So, now all I need to do is find a nice Series 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note. Probably have to wait awhile next year since I just blew all my budget... |
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Nice notes! I really like the look of that 1914.
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Now it's time for a $500!  |
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"Hi, my name is BarryG, I live under the overpass at 168th Street & Liberty Ave...by choice...."
Congrats!
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acloco...  Very nice looking collection. These older bills look more regal than today's currency. |
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"Hi, my name is BarryG, I live under the overpass at 168th Street & Liberty Ave...by choice...." |
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Great snags, there! The price of such items always amazes me, but then I remember that they're still legal tender.
I have a couple of $100 that I wish I could sell, as they do take up a lot of working capital (and can be spent). I think I'll just give them to my offspring once they become responsible.
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If ya own a series 1914 $100 note, you are now officially a $100 note collector ;)
Nice circulated example of one you have there.
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12/06/2013 8:16 pm
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If ya own a series 1914 $100 note, you are now officially a $100 note collector ;) Yah, that was pretty much what I figured... I've long been fascinated by the design on the reverse of the series 1914 $100 note, btw. First of all, the subject matter is completely allegorical/mythological, whereas the other notes in the series depict real things such as Columbus's discovery of America and the landing of the Pilgrims (the $5 note), Farming and Industry ($10 note), different modes of travel ($20 note) and the Panama Canal, albeit with an allegorical representation of Lady Panama depicted between two ocean liners ($50). Second, the style of the artwork on the $100 reverse is almost a line drawing, compared to the heavily shaded images that appear on the other notes in the series. |
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Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing
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Wow BarryG! You've certainly made me envious. I still need the 50 and 100 for the 1914s - With luck, 2014 will be my year to get my 1914 set done. I love those 1914 100's for the same reasons you've already mentioned. But the price has left me wanting. You're collection is certainly looking good - Congrats!
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BarryG, If your thinking of going on up to the $ 500.00 I have one that I'll be letting go in a few month's or sooner. As you can see it's in nice XF and of course it will be traded or sold very reasonable. It's a nice no problem note but I just want one that will match the condition of the other $ 100. and $ 50. I have. I'm trying to up grade it to a AU or even a Unc. I don't know how long it will take to find what I'm looking for but I made up my mind to do it. Regards Bill Collector  |
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cool hundred! Love it, might have to get one now!
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If your thinking of going on up to the $ 500.00 I have one that I'll be letting go in a few month's or sooner. In the immortal words of Gandalf... Don't tempt me, Frodo!  |
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Posted 12/05/2013 9:49 pm
