Burke McAdoo – US Notes

The Series 1914 $10 Federal Reserve Note Red Seal Issues: First-Year Production and District Scarcity

June 15, 2026 by

The Series 1914 $10 Federal Reserve Note with red Treasury seal represents the very first year of Federal Reserve currency production, making it one of the most historically significant issues in all of American paper money. This deep dive covers print runs by district, signature combinations, grading considerations, and which notes command serious premiums in today’s collector market.

Series 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note Blue Seal: The Panama Pacific Vignette, Red Seal First Printings, and What Collectors Need to Know

June 15, 2026 by

The Series 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note represents one of the most historically rich large-size issues ever produced by the United States government, bridging the dawn of the Federal Reserve System with the grandeur of the Panama Pacific Exposition era. From the scarce red seal first printings to the more familiar blue seal issues, this guide covers varieties, signature combinations, print run data, and collecting strategies in genuine depth.

District 2 and the Politics of Early FRN Production: How the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Dominated Currency Distribution

June 15, 2026 by

When the Federal Reserve System launched its first paper currency in 1914, one district emerged with a commanding advantage in both print volume and political influence. Understanding how and why the New York Fed shaped early Federal Reserve Note production is essential context for collectors pursuing Series 1914 and 1918 large-size notes today.