Hello everyone...sorry I am posting a little late! I am feeling a little under the weather and did not get up at 11:45 PM...ughhhhh Element# 2 1. The $10 Note of the Series 1869-1880 is known as the "Jackass Note" Why? When the note is held inverted, the eagle appears to be a rather long eared "jackass" 2. The Face design of the 4th Series of Notes from Series 1869-1907, the $50 Note from the 1874-1880 printing portrays Benjamin Franklin....who was the Engraver ? Charles Burtt 3. On the face of the 1st Issue 1878 and 1880 Silver Certificates, who is portrayed on the note? How was he killed and what "Act" is printed at the bottom of the note? Steven Decatur-Pistol Duel 1820- Act Feb 28th 1878 4. What is the only Series of United States Paper Money with the backs of the notes printed in black? The Back design of Series 1878-1880 5. On the vignette "Concordia" two Maidens are clasping hands before an altar. What is portrayed upon that alter in which they stand before? What does this design represent? Who engraved this vignette? Who first painted this vignette? Coat of Arms of the United States- New Union brought together by the aid of Heaven and the eventual return to Peace-T.A. Liebler-Charles Burtt 6. The back design of the California Gold Bank Notes is a very unusual design. What is the total face value of the gold coins shown? What are the only 2 dates that can be seen on the any of the coins? $211.00 - 1871 and 1867 7. Who is featured on the face of the $100 Treasury or Coin Note? What was he the first of? David Glasgoe Farragut- First Admiral of the Navy 8. Andrew Jackson, our 7th President (1829-1837) appeared on 6 Large Size Notes, what were the notes and the Series Dates for each note? $5 Legal Tender Series 1869,1875,1878,1880 and 1907 $10 FRBN Series 1915-1918 $10 FRN Series 1914 $10 Legal Tender Sereis 1923 $10,000 Gold Certificate Series 1870, 1888, 1900 $10,000 Legal Tender Series 1878 (I only accepted exact answers here) 9. In 1910 when the STAR Replacement system was developed, who is credited for that development? What was his Title? What Treasuer assisted him in this development? William T Vernon and assisted by Treasuer Lee McClung- Register of the Treasury 10. The earliest Star Notes used in July 1910 as replacement for any damaged notes was what denomination and Series? What is the correct name of the Featured Front vignette? $5 Silver Certificates Series 1899- OnePAPA (the indian chief) There ya have it.... Good luck!! RickieB
So everyone...how are you finding the Contest? Is it too easy to find the answers? I have had some quick responses from folks that lead me to believe it was pretty easy...LOL Do you guys have the same material as I do??? It will be intersting to see how this plays out and one of the bonus questions will tell me if you do have the same material!! :secret: Thanks for everyones replys..... Regards, RickieB
For me it wasn't quite so easy, I know I don't have the same material that you do RickieB...... Smaugy
Thats ok Smaugy...are you learning anything? This is where I have fun digging up the material and learning myself... The internet makes it difficult to get materialthat has not been openly discussed and easily searchable! Thanks for playing...I appreciate your effort in the competition! RickieB
I can tell you I am certainly having a hard time with it. But, I don't have many books...only a couple, the internet is what I'm relying on.
Well, I just went thru elements #2 for the contest and I know I did better.....still a lot of work to find all of it. I am glad I signed up - i have learned some more stuff I didn't know before. Thanks for the contest RickieB, even if I don't win it was still fun! Smaugy.....
You really need a warning label for your contest. Warning, not responsible for headaches, lost sleep, seizures, marital complications, newly acquired bad habbits or any other "incidents" that may arise from choosing to partake in this contest! Lots of information, just hope I can remember remember it in a few days. LOL. It was kind of like boot camp for knowledge of money. Now I can look at the 1957 silver cert my GF just found in her earnings and gave to me....and truly appreciate it! Thank you!
Stayed up till 4am (thurs night/Fri morning) set alarm for 9 am. Got up n online, was at it till midnigh/1 fri/sat. Up at 10 2day, back online, finally took a shower. Back online, fight w/GF about not wanting to go to the store/being on computer all day. Went to store. Back online and done with elements 1 and 2. awwww yeah. Somehow I got stuck and glanced at a resource 3 or 4 times all frustrated. Finally really looked and it was an answer! Also, Andrew Jackson kept turning to Alexander Hamilton in my head for the 2nd element. Arrgh. Glad I bought a bunch of books for $30 over the summer, they helped more than the internet.
