This just walked in the shop, along with tons of other notes I have no clue about. Is this a 1,000 Bill? It has no reverse?
Fake or Fascimile, which ever you prefer. The serial # is 8894 which just about all fakes have to signify it's not real.
I am not quite sure of the authenticity, but I do believe the stains on the bottom of the obverse and the overall color says it may have been in a few pockets. I remember though, I got burned on my first note purchase for a confederate $10 note, but later saw it was a 1954 replica. However, if this note is deemed authentic by others, I'd definitely submit it to PNG or PCGS
A copy-paste from HA 1840 $1,000 Bank of the United States Any note with the serial number 8894 is a replica that was made in the 1960's for a promotional giveaway in cereal boxes. These replicas are essentially worthless. These replicas are made from yellowish-brown "antiqued" paper that is crisp and brittle to the touch. The genuine $1,000 Bank of the United States notes are printed on thin banknote paper that was originally white or cream colored. One supposes that if a genuine note with the serial number 8894 ever were to show up that it is likely to cause quite a stir among dealers and collectors who have grown weary of answering questions regarding this particular replica.
I wouldn't call it a fake. It was made as a promotional item, so a copy or replica would be a more appropriate label.
There are real examples of these, though not with that number - and they go in the high hundreds or low thousands. They are not too rare as they have no redemption value.
I am starting to see why people are into notes. There are some really killer notes out there among all the typical world currency you see.
