Hawaii emergency note

Hi. I guess this is probably a basic question but I cannot really find a descriptive answer anywhere. I purchased a couple of these notes the other day on eBay, low grade for as cheap as I could find after a while. And I grabbed a interesting short snorter for what I thought was fairly cheap $25. My question is regarding what I keep seeing in people's titles and even on graded notes.

(Fr. 2300) I suspect it's something to do with it's cataloging? But I have no idea. Maybe someone could point me towards some better information on that. Thanks ahead of time.

I picked up 3 Hawaii notes in lower grade for $13 each, and a cool short snorter for $25

 

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Google Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg

 

Yes, Friedberg numbering system, the “Fr.” Is for them.

 

As stated above, Fr 2300 is the classification for that note. If you look up currency notes in a reference book, you will find that all of them have the Fr designation. A different Friedberg number is given for each series and denomination. Fr 2300 denotes that it is a 1935A series.
Here are a couple of old CT posts about it.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/what-does-the-friedberg-mean.50958/
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/question-about-friedberg-numbers.262252/
Welcome to the world of currency. Sounds like you got a nice deal and we always love to see photos, so please post them.

 

Thank you guys. I figured it was something along those lines. I'll go read up a little bit!

 

I want to see the short snorter.

 

I think short snorters can be a really cool cheap piece of history. I love the note along the top on the back...." Francis - remember Marge"... Someone had a good night!

 

This one ships from Canada hopefully I'll have it by the end of the week

 

I saw that one when listed. A couple of RAAF members and some American nurses. Sounds like a helluva night on Waikiki.

 

Lol for sure. Yea that auction ended just a couple nights ago.