US Notes

Legal Tender Notes Series 1923: The Last Large-Size $1 Red Seals

The Series 1923 $1 Legal Tender Note holds a bittersweet distinction as the final large-size one-dollar bill ever produced by the United States government. For collectors, this graceful swan song of the large-size era combines historical significance, striking red seal artistry, and a fascinating range of signature varieties that make it one of the most rewarding series to pursue.

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The Series 1923 $10 Silver Certificate: The Andrew Jackson Porthole Note and Why It Dwarfs Its $5 Counterpart in Rarity

The Series 1923 $10 Silver Certificate is one of the most coveted large-size notes in American numismatics, featuring a striking oval portrait of Andrew Jackson framed in an elaborate geometric border that earned it the ‘Porthole’ nickname. This guide breaks down its history, signature varieties, print run data, and what separates a problem-free example from a genuine trophy piece for your collection.

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The Pittman Act of 1918: How Silver Dollar Melting Led to a Surge in Silver Certificate Production

The Pittman Act of 1918 triggered one of the most dramatic reshufflings in American monetary history, sending hundreds of millions of Morgan Silver Dollars to the melting pot and flooding circulation with a wave of Silver Certificates. Understanding this legislation unlocks the story behind some of the most collectible small- and large-size notes of the early twentieth century.

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