I recently resorted my coin/currency collection and came across this note. It's a 1934 $10 bill in near AU condition. However, something looked odd to me. The color seems off. Compared to other notes of similar age, the print and white of the note seem different. I'm not an expert in currency so any input would be appreciated. Thank you. Also, if this note is deemed authentic, any idea of value in this condition.
I'm no expert... but I know that there were "lime green" notes back then. There was a $100 posted not that long ago with a similar question.
OK it's a lime green bill from the Chicago Federal reserve. It's a nice find. My P.O.V. it is NOT a counterfeit bill.
1934 Chicago lime green seal in VF, you might get $35 for it. Chicago is bar far the most common district (thanks organized crime!) and the notes are not very rare for really any district. And absolutely genuine.
Your instinct is right about this note: the color is off. But it is a genuine note in my opinion. The seal and serial numbers should be darker (still light/lime green, however). The reverse should be greener, with less blue. And the white areas are very white. Too white, for a note with the amount of circulation that can be seen. The reason is because this note has been washed to improve its appearance. It was likely pressed as well to diminish the appearance of the folds. Your note is likely flat and rather limp. The green inks are sensitive to many chemicals (acids, bleach, etc.). That's why the reverse appears blueish-green. Still, it's a good note that's worth more than face value.
You can identify a fake by certain diagnostics in a scan. But it is not possible to verify authenticity by a scan. Start a new thread and post pictures.
