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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;funkee, post: 1653588, member: 37925&quot;]I just skipped the whole coin thing. I have a few coins, but I am far more moved by the craftsmanship and skill that goes into creating the magnificent notes we used to have. It&#039;s art to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s also mind boggling to think that a person carved incredibly intricate designs into a plate. The 1890 and 1896 series are my favorite by far. The 1882 and 1902 nationals are also fantastic.</p><p><br /></p><p>A bit of a tangent, but take a look at the reverse of this 1890 $50 treasury note that never made it into circulation.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5112/189050.jpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5112/189050.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5112/189050.jpg</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The detail and shading is incredible. I can&#039;t fathom ever creating something like this with a pen, let alone a blade. I&#039;m just not as moved by coins in the same way.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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