US Notes

William Windom on the 1891 $2 Silver Certificate: The Treasury Secretary Who Made It Onto American Paper Money

William Windom served as Treasury Secretary under two presidents and left a lasting mark on American monetary policy, but his most visible legacy may be his portrait on the rare 1891 $2 Silver Certificate. This deep dive explores the man, the note, and why collectors still chase this striking piece of American currency history.

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The Series 1922 $1 Large-Size Gold Certificate: The Last Year of Large-Size Gold Issues and Their Condition Rarity

The Series 1922 $1 Gold Certificate represents the final chapter of large-size gold currency in American history, issued just years before the gold standard era drew to a close. Collectors prize these notes for their historic significance, striking design, and extreme difficulty in finding examples in high grades.

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The Series 1928C $1 Silver Certificate: One of the Scarcest Small-Size Type Notes and Its Known Star Note Population

The Series 1928C $1 Silver Certificate stands as one of the most elusive small-size type notes in American currency, with a print run so limited that even circulated examples command serious premiums. This deep-dive covers its production history, distinguishing characteristics, star note census data, and exactly what collectors should know before pursuing one.

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