In 1996, the Federal Reserve dramatically redesigned the $100 bill, enlarging Benjamin Franklin’s portrait and shifting it off-center in the most significant visual overhaul of American currency in decades. Understanding what drove those changes, and how they affect collectibility today, is essential knowledge for any serious note collector.
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Benjamin Franklin has appeared on American currency longer than any other non-president, yet his portrait has changed dramatically across more than a century of engraving. This deep-dive compares every distinct BEP-engraved Franklin portrait, from the ornate large-size issues of the 1870s through the high-security small-size notes of 2013, giving collectors the specific details they need to identify, grade, and appreciate each era.
Read More →The paper money printed during the American Revolution represents some of the most historically significant and collectible currency ever produced on American soil. From the chaotic Continental dollar to the ingenious anti-counterfeiting techniques of Benjamin Franklin, this guide covers everything collectors need to know about acquiring, authenticating, and appreciating Revolutionary-era currency.
Read More →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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