Here are 3 sample questions that represent some possible content for the contest. If you feel ok with these then it will not be much more difficult that that. Contest starts on this coming Friday the 28th at 9:00 PM If you feel you do not want to do this contest then PM me so we can assign some alternates. If more than 5 people forfeit then we may fill the extra positions with people that want to play but missed the sign up. Sample questions for Paper Money Contest #4 #1. On the Series 1934 D $5 Silver Certificates, explain the difference between “Wide and Narrow”, what plate #s are associated with the Star Notes of this Series? Wide and Narrow? #2. On the reverse of the $50 National Bank Note, what is the Name /Title of the vignette? Who engraved that vignette? This man engraved for Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Co in 1846, in the employment records of the American Banknote Co in 1860 and 1861 what appeared “next to his name”? #3. Lorenzo Hatch was a very famous engraver..he is credited with engraving James Garfield on the $5 Nat Bank Notes and Ulysses S. Grant on the $5 Silver Certificate (Large Size Notes)….in 1908 representatives from what Country contacted him and why did they do so? Regards, RickieB
To be honest, i think this is out of my league. i'd rather see somebody with more knowlege at this then me.
Are you sure you want to give up the alternate position? Final answer is?? If you are interested in Large Size Notes, this will be a good start!! RickieB
I am withdrawing to make room for someone else who actually knows something about paper money, have fun y'all. thx
Alternates feel free to apply!! I have had 4 folks decline the opportunity to participate... all the current alternates have been moved into the contest. There is now room for 5 more alternates...any takers?? Regards, RickieB
WOW, I think maybe looking at the other contests scared some people. I hope they at least play along and try to find answers to the questions. I learn alot of new information even if I don't get the question right.
I'm going to be honest in saying that I will find this contest to be pretty tough for me but like Noost said, it's completely worth sticking it out and learning something.
i am, but givin the fact i have to leave home (i'm an over the road truck driver) on monday, i dont know if i'd have the time. but i will try to find the answers.
I, too will give up my spot. I spent hours looking for answers to the sample questions and couldn't get close. Good luck to all.
WOW....thats a long time xtrmbrdr All you had to do was type in Lorenzo Hatch's name into google and the first link tells the whole story.... You sure you want to bow out?? The 1st question is right from the Currency RedBook...the second question will be on the Element as one of the questions. Regards, RickieB
Ok now you tell me lol. I never made it past silver / certificate / plate /...etc, in the first question. I'll admit I did learn some things, but I'll let someone with more knowledge than I have a chance.
Fair enough.... Your spot has been taken by the Grimreaper.... If you are interested at all, please at least follow the Contest, you never know what might spark an interest! Regards, RickieB
