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That 1934 is in GREAT condition, a definite keeper!!!!

 

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Definite keeper of all those notes. The 1963A $50 is in about XF condition and worth about $65 right now. The $20's are great as well and the 1934A is in much better shape than the 1934D I got two weeks ago. If I remember corrctly, your should be VF-XF grade and worth about $25-$40. As for the new $50 *, I would LOVE to have that in my collection! I have one, but not as nice as yours. Mine is about Fine+.

 

I was just looking for an AU example of the 2004A $50 New York Star.....they are EXPEN$IVE !!!......I paid $400 for one in 63PPQ from a Lynn Knight Auction. The one I really wanted (66PPQ) was over $800.

 

I'm compelled to post a follow-up story that happened today...

I told a coworker/friend about this note over the weekend. He asked that I bring it to work today, as he (being a history nut, but not a coin/currency guy) thought the concept behind the "Educational Series" was fascinating, and he wanted to see a "real life example".

So, this morning he saw the note, and we shared several minutes of fascination, imagination, etc. One of the things we did was to go around the obverse's border, naming each individual listed, and "identifying" them. "Ah, yes, so-and-so, who invented the widget" or whatever. It was a bit of amusement for two history nerds, to realize that between us we could identify and discuss each individual...

Except one. Bancroft. Both of us drew a blank.

So, needing to get to work, i returned to my desk. A while later, the coworker emails me, with a brief description of the life and accomplishments of George Bancroft, and links with more information.

It was probably 2 hours later that 2 things struck me.

1) This note, issued quite specifically for the very purpose of providing conversation starters, teachable moments, and opportunities to expand one's knowledge of our country's heritage...IS STILL PERFORMING THAT FUNCTION, some 114 years later.

I find that fact to be utterly fascinating. Well beyond the "value", or rarity, or condition, or anything else that matters to us as collectors...it serves today as a teaching tool...exactly as its designers intended over a century ago.

2) The disparity between HOW that function is realized.

Just think...when this note was new, a child may well have asked a parent "Who is Bancroft?" What would the process have been, in 1896, had the parent not known?

Perhaps a set of encyclopedias was available in the house. One can envision a search through the "B" volume, perhaps in a study or reading room, and then discussion over dinner about the man.

Of course, quite likely the average family could not have afforded such expensive luxuries as an encyclopedia, so a bit of travel might have been in order...maybe the next day, or several days later. Automobiles were by NO means common, so likely any such trip would have been by foot, or perhaps buggy or cart.

To where? Well, if the community were large enough, perhaps a local library...but more likely, to a local educator. Maybe the teacher would know, or at least have access to, the information.

Ultimately, in 1896 learning about George Bancroft, and how his name came to be on the one dollar bill, might well have been a significant undertaking requiring hours, days, or perhaps even weeks of effort to unravel.

Today? A coworker sits at his "computer", "Googles" for information, and fires off a quick "e-mail" with "links".

How utterly and completely MAGICAL. 114 years later, for such an artifact to still perform its intended function, but for it to be realized in such a vastly different way.

If that doesn't reward you for being in this hobby, I don't know what could.

 

gboulton -

That's a great follow up for sure! And now I know who George Bankcroft is too - after looking him up, of course. Still doing it's job well! THanks for posting this!

 

Wow! $800?!?! I knew that they were expensive and rare, but not that much! Maybe mine in VF is still worth a decent premium, although I doubt it...

 

Great post gboulton!

 

Well it isn't as nice as those above, but here's my small stack that all came in today.

 

I would keep it.

 

I loved reading that, sends chills up my spine to think about the differences since that bill was created.

 

I think I am going to try and pick up a note from each state, starting small

 

Thats a great Bank of Japan note DaveL!!! I also really like the Sudan notes! Heck, i love the $50 stars too

 

That's an awesome looking note there! I love it! GW looks like a little kid in that large oval, though! But I do like that idea for a collection - a note from each state. That would be something I'd be interested in tracking as you get them, so please keep us updated!

 

Another page of great pick ups, everyone!:thumb:

 

Here's one




And the reverse

 

Would this be an example of a souvenier card? I like the designs!

 

Nope.
This is a ticket for the San Diego Expo.
I just noticed I put the wrong back up in the picture and will get that fixed later.
This one is a "Complimentary Card" for admission and readmission for a worker or big wig.
The card is in great shape knowing that it was carried in and out many times. It is of a thicker card stock paper. And I'm not sure what's up with my scanner as there is no color showing.

 

wow thanks for the comments everyone

And that educational series note is awesome. I was talking about them with a co-worker a few days ago actually. She didn't know they existed.

Just got this today...not great condition but a run of 320k

 

Thanks

Admittedly, I know beans about currency...but the history nut in me just geeks out SO hard over that series.

Some day, I'll add a $2 and $5

 

Duke, that is great info on that piece of American history. I look forward to additional pics of the correct back.
Avengerc4, even though the note is in rough shape, I would definitely keep it. With that being said...want to sell it ?!?!