Evolution of the $100 Bill Set of 5 Legal Tender & Federal Reserve Notes (1934-Present) Lightly Circulated
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The $100 dollar bill is the largest denomination of U.S. banknote produced since 1945. This 5-piece set features one example of every major design of $100 note issued from 1934 to present. It includes the first small-size $100 federal reserve note to bear a green Treasury seal, the only red seal legal tender $100 note (issued in 1966), as well as 3 subsequent design modifications of the federal reserve note issued through the present day. Your product is guaranteed to be genuine and will match the quality of the notes shown. Each note will be housed in an archival-quality plastic sleeve and presented in a luxurious black velvet bag with certificate of authenticity.
About Legal Tender Notes United States Notes, also known as Legal Tender Notes, were a form of U.S. paper money issued from 1862 to 1971. Having been produced for 109 years, they were the longest running form of paper money in U.S. history. They were authorized as a form of fiat currency by the first Legal Tender Act. United States Notes acquired the name Legal Tender Notes due to the obligation that appeared on the reverse of the notes during the 1860’s, which read: “This Note is a Legal Tender for All Debts Public and Private Except Duties On Imports And Interest On The Public Debt; And Is Redeemable In Payment Of All Loans Made To The United States.” Legal tender notes were originally placed in circulation by the U.S. Treasury to pay expenses incurred by the Union during the Civil War. During the next century, the legislation governing these notes was modified many times and numerous versions were issued by the Treasury. Prior to 1929, United States Notes were issued in a large-size format, measuring 7.4 x 3.1 inches. Given this large size, they were later referred to as “horse blankets.” Starting in 1929, the size of U.S. currency was reduced to its present dimensions, and the United States Notes appeared more similar to recent Federal Reserve Notes, with the distinction of having Treasury seals and serial numbers that were red instead of green. Although all United States Notes remain valid currency to this day, they are virtually non-existent in circulation and some command significant collectible premiums.
About Federal Reserve Notes
Federal Reserve Notes (FRNs) are the only banknotes currently produced in the United States. They were first authorized by Section 16 of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 and are issued to the Federal Reserve Banks at the discretion of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The notes are then placed into circulation by the Banks, at which point they become liabilities of the Federal Reserve Banks and obligations of the United States. FRNs are legal tender and bear the obligation "this note is legal tender for all debts, public and private" printed on each note. They replaced United States Notes, which were once issued by the Treasury Department. FRNs are backed by the assets of the Federal Reserve Banks, which serve as collateral under Section 16. These assets are generally Treasury securities which have been purchased by the Federal Reserve through its Federal Open Market Committee in a process called debt monetizing. Series 1914 FRNs were the first of two large-size issues. Denominations were $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100, printed initially with a red seal and then later with a blue seal. Series 1918 notes were issued in $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 denominations. The 1914 and 1918 series notes measured approximately 7.4 x 3.1 inches. Notes of this era were often referred to as “horse blankets” due to their large size. As a cost-cutting measure, the size of FRNs was reduced in 1929 to the present-day smaller dimensions. Offered here is a pleasant example of a 1928 series small-size, but high denomination, $500 FRN certified to be in very fine collectible condition. Although the $500 note remains legal tender today, they were last issued during the series of 1934 and started to be withdrawn from circulation in 1969.
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