$1 Note Collection Advice

There are a lot of ways go. If you want to stay with small size, then the red seal and experimental notes would be a nice set. Large size can be challenging, but the 1896 and 1899 have really nice designs.

Attached are some from my collection.

Yes.

Of course, you could always challenge yourself and create a **real** nice set, i.e., one of every signature, with stars, mules, and printing varieties (web notes, COPE vs LOPE printing, etc.). After 1991, you could also expand into notes printed at FW and DC.

Of course, you could go crazy and collect notes additionally by print run...but I think that's crazy. After all, the prices for some runs are insane, and the number of people collecting by print run are small. And you'll never be able to complete such a set for the older notes (as no records on the matter were kept)

Good luck with your endeavor!

Thanks all.

@GR58... Your collections are (as usual) amazing and the pics are tremendous. I love the ancillary pages you've added to your albums and I'd like to pick your brain on those if possible.

@Groszy, I have a propensity to go overboard when it comes to collections, which is why I was originally trying to limit this collection initially. Ah, who am I kidding... I'll probably at some point end up somewhere between your "**real**" and "crazy" definitions, if I'm lucky

Gee THANKS, guys... now I have to spend (more) money on money.

I'll keep y'all posted.

Don't the modern dollar bills have a seal saying which Federal Reserve they were printed at? How does that work; does anyone try to collect one of each location for each year?

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.