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This may not be a big deal, but recently I found a low-numbered uncirculated $10 note with the same serial number as a $5 note that I've owned for quite a while. Both are Series 1999 notes and are in their Original Government Packaging (OGP). Now that I have these two notes, I was wondering if the Bureau of Engraving and Printing sold other denominations in its "Low Numbered Uncirculated Note" program. For instance, did they offer $1 or $20 in these OGP for the 1999 Series? I tried searching ebay for other denominations with the same OGP for 1999 notes, but didn't see any being offered. Perhaps there were no other denominations with the 1999 series date (I'm not as knowledgeable on the currency collecting side of numismatics).   |
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My understanding is a low SN starts with 5 zeros. I hope Steve chimes in. John1  |
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The BEP has been offering matched serial numbers for a while now. They put out a set of 12 matching serial numbers on $2 replacement notes and even had a set of matching serial numbers using a $1, $2 and $5 note.
As John mentions, most collectors want to see 5 leading zeros to consider the number low.
Cool notes Captain !
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I guess the question I was trying to ask concerns the products offered to the collectors by the BEP. From my research, the denominations issued with the 1999 Series were $1, $5, $10, $20 and $100. As pictured above, the BEP sold what it defined as "Deluxe Low Numbered Uncirculated Notes" to collectors in special OGP. I have the $5 and $10 denominations in this OGP, but I was curious whether the BEP also offered the $1, $20 or $100 denominations in the same style of OGP. Sorry for the confusion. I do find it interesting that the BEP and the currency collectors have different definitions for a "Low Numbered Note" (four zeros vs. five zeros), but of course the BEP is trying to market its product in the most beneficial way. Thanks again for all your responses and your patience.  |
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Yes it does, Steve. Thanks a lot. BTW, your username indicates you're in Tampa, so I hope you were not affected by the recent storms.  |
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Thanks.
I didn't sustain any damage, but I'm still without power.
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but I'm still without power. So, you have a hand crank computer that allows you to post here? LOL John1 |
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I can't believe my luck.
My next door neighbor didn't lose power, so we ran a heavy duty extension cord to my house. I alternate between refrigeration, toaster oven, coffee maker and charging my ebike and devices. Also, I had no idea the internet worked this way, but I'm also using my neighbors WiFi. No one can find gas, and I've got a 3/4 tank and drive maybe 100 miles a month.
Many have it much worse.
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Good to hear Steve that you remain functioning in Tampa. Good story about the neighbor and sharing power - thats what community is all about. |
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We're not immune even up here on Chicago - our next door neighbor has been plugged into our generator for nearly 24 hours now.
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Posted 10/13/2024 10:41 am
