Correct -- and it often approaches $100, above the actual value of the shares. I have a certificate of Disney stock still in my name that I've...
How about some fractional Depression scrip, does that count? These were issued during the March 1933 banking crisis and also exist in 50¢ and $1...
This one arrived in today's mail. Very intriguing little vignette of a log cabin and someone chopping a tree nearby -- I'm presuming Lincoln. This...
Maurizio, I just realized you had posted this same bond a while back. I'm glad I finally added one to my collection so I could see the whole piece.
Those buyers were an optimistic lot, weren't they? Then again, this was issued in 1885 and cancelled in 1978 -- so it almost made it to the...
I picked up a very nice (and very cheap) bond that arrived today, so I scanned a few images. These West Shore RR bonds have always amused me with...
Maybe they quietly stopped enforcing this ridiculous rule.
Love that sheet! Two bucks is a great price even in that condition. If you go waaaay back to page 11 on this thread I posted mine there. American...
I've been asked by a friend to sell a small collection (30 or so) of Chinese banknotes from the 1930s-'40s. I'm no expert in this area, but I can...
The Bureau of Engraving has finally released information on the intaglio print program for next year. Here's a low-res peek from their website: [IMG]
The news is out! The BEP just posted details on their website about the 2015 intaglio print program with images of the cards and the large...
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Whoa! You just shifted my paradigm. I was under the mistaken impression that the gold-plated set was not issued with engravings, just the medals...
Agreed!
Great! I'm still trying to get clear images of those four presidents - Lincoln, Polk, Tyler and Andrew Johnson. Specifically the engraved...
Star note errors always amaze me. If it had been spotted, would the BEP replace an error star note with another star?
I have never been to this show before, since Florida is at the other end of the country for me. But I've decided to make a special trip this year...
The eagle appears on the "Winged Majesty" sheet of the 1990 portfolio.
At the risk of disgruntling a potential bidder or two, I'd like to point out a very scarce item closing soon on eBay: American Bank Note's...
These are both nice images. I'm familiar with the battlefield scene but not the eagle. Krispy is correct, these were most likely clipped from some...
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