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CarolinaCoinGuy New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 7:12 pm Hey all! I just purchased a 1929 National Bank Note. It is a "small sized" note, but it is slightly wider than the federal reserve notes and silver certificates I have (about 1/8 inch wider; the printed area is slightly wider too). Is this normal? The paper looks and feels right, but I want to be sure I haven't been had! Report this Post to the Staff

Nickelman Pillar of the Community United States 1397 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 7:39 pm I have seen a little variation in note size. I have a 1929 national and I measured it and it is 6 1/8 in. wide x 2 5/8 in. tall with a printed are of 5 7/8 in. wide x 2 7/16 in. tall. Hope that helps. Edit: Mine is a ten dollar note btw. Edited by Nickelman 10/19/2010 7:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CarolinaCoinGuy New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 7:54 pm Mine is a $20 - 6 1/4" wide, printed area 6 1/16" wide. Does this sound normal? Report this Post to the Staff
Nickelman Pillar of the Community United States 1397 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 8:02 pm I'm certainly no expert on these matters, I suppose the difference in the print area could easily be explained by two different denominations, but I would think the paper size should be the same. Once again though, printing of notes has produced a lot of odd things. I have found modern notes that the paper size isn't exactly the same so I would have to believe in the 30's that the technology wasn't as advanced and could produce such a difference. My suggestion would be to take it to a dealer and ask them to look at it for you. Report this Post to the Staff
iamkayelem Valued Member United States 176 Posts	Posted 10/19/2010 11:57 pm interesting. i'll measure mine tomorrow and post the specs. Report this Post to the Staff
iamkayelem Valued Member United States 176 Posts	Posted 10/20/2010 11:59 am 6 and 3/16" x 2 and 11/16" Report this Post to the Staff
monkeyman67 Valued Member United States 439 Posts	Posted 10/20/2010 3:38 pm Wouldn't the fact that the sheets were stacked then cut affect the size? The bottom would be slightly different from the top. I think that happens today when they cut fabric, some shirts and pants are bigger or smaller even though they are the same brand. As Nickelman said it was 8- years ago too. Report this Post to the Staff
CarolinaCoinGuy New Member United States 24 Posts	Posted 10/21/2010 8:30 pm I took it by my coin dealer today (ordered it online) and he says it's legit. Thanks for everyone's advice and checking on this. Report this Post to the Staff
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