Maybe Secretary of the Treasury Brady personally rolled around in them before releasing them for circulation??? Or maybe for those that collect...
As far as I can tell, this is nothing more than gift cards (aka gift certificates). Nothing new here and many Chambers of Commerce already sell...
Got it. Difference between 16 and 17 is size of the seal. 16 has small red seal, 17 has large red seal. I'm guessing 17 as I can't imagine...
Third, as for the 16 or 17, I believe that would depend on who signed the note. I don't have the catalog in front of me, so I can't look it up...
Second, I believe that the presence of the "a" (in this case only) would indicate that the signature was handwritten. No "a" would indicate that...
First. "Friedberg Number" refers to the index number for each note as identified in the Standard Catalog of US Paper Money....
Didn't read your thread, but for offsets, it doesn't matter which side is printed first. The paper goes between the plates and cardboard roller...
I can answer the shipping question. I would put it in a rigid mylar sleeve, then sandwich it between two pieces of cardboard that are just big...
Did anyone notice that those "three other rare nickels" were jefferson nickels. One was a 1960 even (can't read the date on the others).
I forgot to add. I believe the Banknote Reporter got it's roots some 100+ years ago as a newspaper devoted to merchants helping them decipher...
I'm torn between spending the cool stuff and getting the credit card rewards. I've kind of compromised at about the $10 mark. Anything less than...
I'm no expert at grading, but I do believe the ink on the obverse (which was offset from an adjacent note during printing) would rule out any...
To answer OP's question, they quit issuing the $500 and $1000 bills because they cancelled "Let's Make A Deal".
I would keep it. Yes it's only worth $5. Yes it will probably only be worth $5 for many years to come. BUT, this note has one thing that...
OK, couple of things 1. 365nm UV light is the best way for normal people like us to check a bill on the fly. The equipment banks use to check...
This is why I carry a UV Pen Light and ask for my cash in all $50's (the $50's have a bright yellow security thread and are much easier to verify...
Sorry about the new thread then. I can't seem to find an old thread discussing this. I searched for both ebay and paypal. Is the news really...
If I'm reading this correctly, even for sellers that accept credit card payments, eBay is forcing the buyer to give eBay their credit card number...
I may be missing it, but I can't believe this topic is not a hot (even boiling) thread here....
Found it TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 17 > § 333 § 333. Mutilation of national bank obligations Whoever mutilates, cuts, defaces,...
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