Wailuku Hoard

Hi all,

I recently landed a graded $5 North Africa note from 1934, and it says 'Wailuku Hoard' on the label. I've never heard of this hoard before and was looking for info on it. I google 'Wailuku Hoard' but did not find anything relevant. Does anyone know about this hoard or where I can find out about it?

Thanks!

-StephenS

 

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According to
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1935a-hawaii-overprint-wailuku-hoard-150981144

"Once upon a time, 2 men named Sol, and Morris Yamaguchi narrowly survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor. They were half Jewish and half Japanese American citizens living in Hawaii. When told to report to a Japanese internment camp, they fled to Canada till after the war. When finally able to return after the end of the war, Sol settled in Honolulu and put away 4 original packs of $1 Hawaii notes, and an assortment of singles. Morris, who lived out his days on Maui put away a quantity of circulated Hawaii and North Africa notes."

 

Why would you need pics when the OP is asking about 'Wailuku Hoard'?

 

so i can see what one looks like??? :hail:

 

After a very long and exhausting Google search (took me about about 5 seconds) I found this for you:



Better?

 

thanks

 

Here's the bill that I got. I won't tell you what I paid for it, but I will say these aren't cheap (at least by my budget).

Thanks for the great info! I love this forum!

-StephenS

 

Jess Lipka (Denoms - Numismania Rare Coins & Currency) purchased the collection and graded the notes with the "Wailuku Hoard" pedigree. I've also seen the pedigree spelled, "Waliliuku Hoard".

 

i hope it wasnt much more than $20-25.

 

That's exactly who I bought it from.

 

I believe I also purchased a 1934 $10 note from you recently

 

ok so u didnt do to bad on that note. if you did get a note from me it has to be a beauty

 

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Just think, in twenty five years there will be a 'Terry Hoard'! LOL
Hopefully I'll have a nice little story to go along with mine.
"He laughed, He cried - He kissed fifty bucks for a dirty 'APPARENT: 50 Caliber Bullet Hole' small federal reserve bank note goodbye"!

 

Anyone can pay a TPG to write add any message they want displayed on a note holder. It's just takes a special request and additional funds to have done. THe TPG will gladly charge anyone to do it. It's marketing, just as Clay pointed out, that dealer just added the designation.

Remember to buy the note, not just a designations on a label.

 

I'm pretty sure they WILL pedigree any notes you request.