US Notes

Series & Types

The Series 1880 $50 United States Note: Benjamin Franklin Legal Tender Giants and Known Survivors

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The Series 1880 $50 United States Note stands among the most visually commanding large-size legal tender issues ever produced, featuring Benjamin Franklin at his most regal and a rotating cast of Treasury signature combinations that define collector rarity. This guide breaks down every major variety, known survivors, and what to look for when one of these scarce giants surfaces at auction.

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The Series 1907 $5 United States Note Woodchopper: Why This Note Has a Cult Following Among Collectors

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The Series 1907 $5 United States Note featuring the iconic ‘Woodchopper’ vignette is one of the most visually striking and historically significant large-size notes ever issued by the U.S. Treasury. Learn what makes this note a perennial favorite, how to identify key varieties, and what condition really means when you are hunting one for your collection.

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The Series 1891 $20 Treasury Note: John Marshall’s Portrait on One of the Most Overlooked Coin Notes in American Currency

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The Series 1891 $20 Treasury Note features the dignified portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall on a denomination that sits in a fascinating historical and numismatic crossroads. Understanding its design history, signature varieties, and survival rates helps collectors make smarter decisions in a market where genuine knowledge is rare.

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The Series 1891 $20 Silver Certificate: The Daniel Manning Portrait and Its Surprisingly Low Survivor Population

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The Series 1891 $20 Silver Certificate featuring Treasury Secretary Daniel Manning is one of the most overlooked treasures in large-size currency collecting, with a survivor population so thin that even worn examples command serious premiums. This deep-dive explores the note’s historical context, signature varieties, grading challenges, and what collectors should know before hunting one down.

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The $10 Silver Certificate Series 1908: Tombstone Notes and Their Rarity

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The $10 Silver Certificate Series of 1908 stands among the most visually striking and historically significant large-size notes ever issued by the United States Treasury. Known to collectors as ‘Tombstone Notes’ for their distinctive vignette design, these certificates represent a fascinating convergence of artistry, monetary policy, and extreme scarcity that makes them genuine trophy pieces in any advanced collection.

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Silver Certificates: A Complete Guide to the 1935 and 1957 Series

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The 1935 and 1957 Silver Certificate series represent the final chapter of redeemable U.S. paper currency, spanning three decades of design variations, signature combinations, and scarce varieties. This complete guide gives collectors the specific details they need to identify, grade, and value every major note in these iconic runs.

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