Series 1988A – US Notes

Federal Reserve Notes Series 1988A $1: The Web Press Precursor and Its Overlooked Plate Varieties

June 15, 2026 by

The Series 1988A $1 Federal Reserve Note sits at a pivotal crossroads in American printing history, bridging conventional sheet-fed production with the experimental web press program that would follow. For collectors willing to dig into plate varieties, district scarcities, and star note populations, this series rewards careful study far beyond its face value.

The Fort Worth Facility: Why Some Federal Reserve Notes Have a Small ‘FW’ on the Face

June 15, 2026 by

Since 1991, a tiny two-letter designation has quietly separated common notes from sought-after varieties on virtually every denomination in circulation. Understanding the Fort Worth ‘FW’ plate position indicator is essential knowledge for any collector who wants to build a complete, meaningful collection of modern Federal Reserve Notes.