That note has a very odd reverse. At first I thought it might be an error, since the back is a mirror image of the front black plate -- just like...
While I appreciate MPCs, the topic of this thread is star straps -- let's not hijack it any further. A separate MPC thread is a great idea. I'm...
Here's another example I fished out of a bargain box recently. A Cuba 1 peso note, series 1934. Admittedly it's in awful shape, but you can still...
Very interesting! You did well on the price. Thanks for the information. I've seen these and always wondered about the purpose of blacking out...
These pop up regularly on eBay if you're willing to pay a bit of a premium. [ATTACH]
Here's a larger screenshot, Harry. Cool layout! I've been wondering when these proofs will be opened up for public viewing. Soon I hope -- it's...
Didn't make it this year. Wish I could have -- we were snowed under out here in Eastern Oregon! Feel free to post some of them -- in fact, I'd...
It's been a little quiet, so I'll toss out another nice bond that arrived recently. This was from Reconstruction-era South Carolina (1874). Even...
Great note! After the Civil War there were stacks of these lying around, since they were considered worthless at the time. There are many...
Just thought I'd bump this old thread up and wish everyone happy holidays. Here's another version of the Santa engraving that ABNC used on a...
Beautiful note! I really like the "3" counter in the lower left.
Any idea when the changeover from all zeros occurred? FYI, zeros remained the industry standard for specimen stocks and bonds.
Been a while since I added to this thread, but a cool portrait arrived today that I want to share. I wasn't aware until recently that American...
Actually, it was named after a Greek military hero.
I went to college in Ypsi! We disparagingly referred to some of the less-educated parts of town as Ypsitucky.
I'm wondering whether a specimen note is considered legitimate as currency and can be legally spent. Anyone have an opinion?
I got this one in a lot recently. I like it for the little lute player, but it also shows something I've not seen before. It is not made out for a...
Thought you might like to see a close-up of the original engraving of Chief Ouray, the portrait used on your MPC. [ATTACH]
That's a beauty! The blacksmith vignette is terrific.
Thought I'd give this one a bump today, for those who haven't seen it. :-)
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