Small Currency vs. Large Currency: Why The Change ?

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by GoldFinger1969, Dec 19, 2024.

  1. GoldFinger1969

    GoldFinger1969 Well-Known Member

    Was there any specific reason why the currency (bills) were shrunk in the late-1920's ? :cigar:
     
    GoldFinger1969, Dec 19, 2024
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  3. jensenbay

    jensenbay Well-Known Member

    I would assume cost of production and easy of carry and transport.
     
    jensenbay, Dec 19, 2024
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  4. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    So they would fit in my wallet??

    Sorry for the drive by silliness....
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Dec 19, 2024
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It was a cost savings measure.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 19, 2024
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  6. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Smaller foreign wallets. :smuggrin:
     
    SensibleSal66, Dec 19, 2024
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  7. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    Which came first? The switch from breast pocket wallets to pants pocket wallets, or the switch from large size bills to small size bills?
     
    Lon Chaney, Dec 19, 2024
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  8. GoldFinger1969

    GoldFinger1969 Well-Known Member

    Seriously ?:wideyed:

    Makes sense, I thought maybe they needed MORE bills and cutting down their size might increase the quantity.
     
    GoldFinger1969, Dec 19, 2024
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    The smaller notes cost less to make. More per sheet, less ink, etc., etc., etc. :)
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 19, 2024
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  10. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    First time I hear the term.. Horse Blanket

    Google answer

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    paddyman98, Dec 20, 2024
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  11. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    its all about the dollar bill...LOL
     
    mpcusa, Dec 30, 2024
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  12. SteveInTampa

    SteveInTampa Always Learning

    A press release from the summer of 1929.

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    SteveInTampa, Dec 30, 2024
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