Cheapest large-sized U.S. note for beginners?

The good thing about this hobby is that, if I can't find what I'm looking for RIGHT NOW, there is always something else I can buy.

The bad thing about this hobby is that, if I can't find what I'm looking for RIGHT NOW, there is ALWAYS something else I can buy.



So yet again, I attempt to learn about something new in addition to U.S. coins:

Which denominations/years would be best to start with?

Wikipedia says "The most common large-sized notes are the Federal Reserve Notes of Series 1914 and 1918." But if I want one that looks pretty much like modern notes, except larger, then I want "Silver Certificates"?

They don't have to be mint condition. I like to buy problem-free specimens at a grade that can more easily be sold down the road. All items usually have a steep increase in price at a certain grade; I like to buy at the grade just before that big increase.

Your assistance is appreciated. Thank you.

 

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Most common doesn't always equate to greatest survival.

Cheapest is the 1923 $1 Silver Certificate:



This note can be had for about $20 in a problem-free mid grade.

The steep price increase usually occurs right before CU grades. You can buy one in XF-AU for $40-$50.

 

Thanks, @funkee.

That has to be the quickest response I've ever had to a question posted here!

 

Wikipedia is right that small denomination large FRNs can be had for a modest sum, as long as they are from ciommon districts, with common sigs, and of course, are blue seal. I've even gotten a few $50s pretty cheaply.

As I stated in another thread, 1917 $1/$2 United States Notes are inexpensive in circulated grades. These prices start to creep up after Fine/Very Fine, and start getting expensive after Extremely Fine.
Also, 1922 $10/$20 Gold Certificates can often be had for a C-Note in VG/F.

Whatever tickles your fancy. If you can afford to spend $300 on a note, things really start to open up, both in terms of series, denomination, and grade.

 

I live by this motto;

Always buy the best note that you can afford, if you can not afford a CU graded note, then save your money until you can because you will loose on the resale in the majority of cases.

Just my two cents here...

 

I agree with RickieB, and will add, buy something you like, not because it's cheap.