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What/why is the "X" designation at the end of the serial number? This is my first time I see this: I just got a $100 bill from the bank and this is the serial number: "AB 29129660 X" (B2), series 1996, sign by Rubin and Mary E. W. See, this is a $100 question......  I usually see A/B/D/L/K/M and other alphabet, but never saw X. Edited by SA4H
11/20/2007 3:09 pm
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Are you sure its from 1996? Do you mind posting a picture of the bill/note?
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Hi GC, I am 100% sure it's "Series 1996" - sign by Withrow and Rubin. I have the note with me. I was thinking of deposit to bank to pay bills, but the "X" on the serial number kept me from doing it. I am still waiting for my references books I bought from Amazon too. I just got a hold of the scanner, so here are the pictures: Image:  100ObvL.jpg65.04 KB Image: 100RevL.jpg43.53 KB I hope to here some good news soon. Thanks all. Edited by SA4H
11/20/2007 3:13 pm
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Rest in Peace
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I have the current printing(2005) of Red-books guide to U.S. Currency. I can't find any X designations for any currency let alone this $100.00 that you are asking about. The Federal reserves are Numbered.... A-Boston, B-New York, C-Philadelphia, D-Cleveland, E-Richmond, F- Atlanta, G-Chicago, H-St. Louis, I-Minneapolis, J-Kansas City, K-Dallas and L-San Francisco. I do not have a great deal of experience on currency but have played around with it for quite a few years and don't recall seeing an "X". I am anxious to hear the explanation and meaning for the letter. I wonder if it a counterfeit? I hope not!! Please keep us updated. Thanks, Mike  |
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I checked the bill and it seemed authentic, the "US100" line is there. I got this from the bank, so I don't believe it's counterfeit. I'll go home and use a UV light to check it out.... but for sure (to my believe) it's not counterfeit.
Thanks Mike, I have the same book as you and I can't find any answer. I can't wait to hear answer from other members.
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11/20/2007 7:23 pm
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hi bruce
your note is from NY. its part of the last printings. from AB-Y thats where the x comes in. Its worth 120$ in CU and had a run of over 1 million
hope this helps
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Lax, thanks for the info. Can you explain what you mean by AB-Y/ that's how you get to X? Also, the estimated CU value you posted is the same as any normal B New York issue note even though over 2 billion were printed. (the most common of the series) I realize the letter designations in front of the serial number change and even double to accommodate large production but I was unaware the a reserve bank letter following the serial number changed. I get the paper money market monthly magazine and they don't list or explain this either. I'm very curious to learn about what you are explaining. Thanks!Mike |
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Thanks Lax.
I have similar question like Mike. Thanks for your all answer.
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The first letter of the serial number on the large portait notes stands for the series year:
A: Series 1996
B: Series 1999
C: Series 2001
D: Series 2003
E: Series 2004
F: Series 2003-A
G: Series 2004-A
H: Series 2006
I: Series 2006
The second letter is the district
Federal Reserve Districts
A - Boston
B - New York
C - Philly
D - Cleveland
E - Richmond
F - Atlanta
G - Chicago
H - St. Louis
I - Minneapolis
J - Kansas City
K - Dallas
L - San Francisco
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Brett, thanks for the response. I must be thick, but I still do not understand how we end up with an X after the serial number. Sorry I'm so slow picking this up. Can you give me an example on another note. I looked through a few hundred $1.00's & $5.00's and don't see this. I know that means nothing but my curiosity is killing me! Thanks in advance. Mike  |
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The list I posted are for the large portrait face notes only.
But to answer your question about the last letter.....
The last letter of the serial number or suffix letter identifies the number of times that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing used the sequence of serial numbers - A is the first time, B is the second time, C is the third time and so on.
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ITs just part of the later run! AB is the first
Y is the last.
X is included in AB-Y
SO SA4H note is part of one of the last run of notes
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Thanks! You have managed to break through my thick skull! It all makes sense now. As I always say I learn something new and interesting on the forum everyday. As I stated earlier this series had a large printing relative to the other reserves, hence the high alpha designation. Thanks again!! Mike |
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Hi Lax and OneJinx,
Thank you for your answer. Now everything make cents.....
Btw, should I keep the note, trade it, sell it? I know that the note may be interesting, but not really significant enough to carry extra value..... just courious.
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I really wouldnt. ITs not a rare note at all being the very large print run. In CHCU its only worth about 120$ Since its such a high denomination bill its to much money to tie up and keep
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