BEP Fort Worth – US Notes

Waterlogged Money: How the Great Midwest Flood of 1993 Destroyed Bank Currency and the Federal Reserve’s Massive Replacement Operation

June 15, 2026 by

The Great Midwest Flood of 1993 submerged bank vaults, destroyed millions of dollars in Federal Reserve notes, and triggered one of the most complex emergency currency replacement operations in modern US history. For collectors, this disaster left behind a fascinating paper trail of star notes, emergency print runs, and Fed district concentrations that remain underappreciated in the marketplace today.

Federal Reserve Notes Series 1993: The Last Series Before the 1996 Security Redesign

June 15, 2026 by

The Series 1993 Federal Reserve Notes represent the final chapter of a classic American currency design era, printed just before the sweeping 1996 security overhaul changed US paper money forever. Understanding what makes these notes historically significant, which varieties are scarce, and how to evaluate condition is essential knowledge for any serious collector.