Collection PL

United States 1914 – 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note – Philadelphia District White | Mellon (Fr.1035)

High-denomination Federal Reserve Notes of this first series circulated little in everyday commerce. Their large value meant that most were held in institutional or interbank use, and the majority were later redeemed and destroyed. Survivors with original paper quality are consequently rare. Certified PMG 30 EPQ Very Fine, this example retains full color, crisp ink detail, and genuine originality-an appealing representative of the moment when America’s new central bank introduced its first generation of notes to the public. Read more →

United States 1929 Type 1 - 10 Dollars National Bank Note - The Farmers National Bank of Sussex, New Jersey Charter 1221 (Fr. 1801-1)

Certified PMG 30 EPQ Very Fine, this survivor retains full color and originality-a rare trait for notes that circulated heavily in rural trade. With fewer than fifty small-size notes known for this charter, it is a tangible link to Sussex County’s 19th-century banking heritage and a surviving witness to the closing generation of the National Banking system. Read more →

United States 1929 – 10 Dollars Type 1 National Bank Note – The First National Bank of Taylorville, Illinois Charter 3579 (Fr.1801-1)

Design-wise, the note follows the standard Type 1 layout, featuring Alexander Hamilton’s portrait, ornate border counters, and the charter number '3579' printed vertically at left and right. The brown Treasury seal and serials, combined with even circulation and bright paper, contribute to its appeal. Certified PMG 30 Very Fine, it remains well-preserved with full signatures of cashier C.S. Stokes and president Roy A. Johnston. Read more →

Luxembourg 1956 Banque Internationale a Luxembourg 100 Francs Issued Note (Pick 13a)

When viewed within the full design sequence of the issue, this note stands as the terminal stage of development. The earlier 1951 proof assembly documents the progressive refinement of the face design, including variations in portrait rendering, signature placement, and the presence of serial numbering on the obverse. The 1956 photographic proofs confirm the finalization of both face and back layouts, including the relocation of serial numbering exclusively to the reverse and the establishment of fixed serial positions. This issued note preserves that finalized system in its complete operational form. Read more →