For the paper currency collectors

[aj0421]

Yesterday I bought a beautiful 1899 "Black Eagle" silver certificate. I thought it was going to be the same size as the 1923 silver certificate I bought a few weeks ago but it is about 1/8 inch longer. I want to find a case for it quickly as I paid $550 for it.

Does anyone else have this bill and how are you protecting it? I have a semi rigid sleeve that it came in but want something thicker until I decide when I am going to send it in for grading.

 

[aj0421]

Here is the certificate if anyone wants to see what it looks like and the condition I bought it in.

 

[EmuDetector]

Don't know the right answer for preservation, but I love the old art work.

 

[hoser]

Awesome looking bill for sure. I have seen larger bills than normal, and Amazon prime has a ton of currency protectors. Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

 

[aj0421]

Don't know the right answer for preservation, but I love the old art work.

Thanks, this is what has drawn me more towards collecting the paper currency but I will have to choose wisely as I am finding them more expensive than the coins. You should do a search for the 1896 silver certificates, the art blows my mind that someone etched the die plates by hand back then especially the $5.

 

[aj0421]

Awesome looking bill for sure. I have seen larger bills than normal, and Amazon prime has a ton of currency protectors. Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

Thanks, I figured to just get a good one and be done with it. I don't wanna spend hundreds of dollars and get a bill with creases and stains to only be unhappy and have to buy another.

I looked at quite a few different companies that sell protector for the large bills but they come up a little short lengthwise.
This bill measures 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" where most of the holders are measuring 7 1/4" lengthwise.

 

[hoser]

I looked at quite a few different companies that sell protector for the large bills but they come up a little short lengthwise.
This bill measures 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" where most of the holders are measuring 7 1/4" lengthwise.

Question for you. I don't collect paper currency. Oh I have some what we called "Funny Money" in Viet Nam, a couple bills from my time in Gitmo, and a couple silver certs. The one you have just got, you definitely want it protected. A hard plastic case is one thing but the flexible sleeves, are they good or not so good for paper storage?

 

[vmc1161]

Question for you. I don't collect paper currency. Oh I have some what we called "Funny Money" in Viet Nam, a couple bills from my time in Gitmo, and a couple silver certs. The one you have just got, you definitely want it protected. A hard plastic case is one thing but the flexible sleeves, are they good or not so good for paper storage?

Hoser, I think they were call military payment certificates *** and I think I still have some. Now I will have to go and look.

*** you already knew that didn't you?

 

[too_pointer]

I kept several Silver Currency for years, but they aren't worth much, can't see it going up, but maybe it will?
too_

 

[hoser]

you already knew that didn't you?

HAHAHAHA yep. We always knew when we were gonna get mortared. The military changed the MPC for no real reason to keep the black market in check. When they changed it, all the MPC the Vietnamese had was worthless. Hense, MORTARS!!! Incoming!

 

[too_pointer]

So much for this topic ?

 

[EmuDetector]

Thanks, this is what has drawn me more towards collecting the paper currency but I will have to choose wisely as I am finding them more expensive than the coins. You should do a search for the 1896 silver certificates, the art blows my mind that someone etched the die plates by hand back then especially the $5.

Those were fantastic notes. Could only imagine if they were released again today what would happen

 

[aj0421]

Question for you. I don't collect paper currency. Oh I have some what we called "Funny Money" in Viet Nam, a couple bills from my time in Gitmo, and a couple silver certs. The one you have just got, you definitely want it protected. A hard plastic case is one thing but the flexible sleeves, are they good or not so good for paper storage?

I can't really say as I just started collecting paper currency last month.
Keeping them flat and as crisp as can is the way to go I believe.

 

[hoser]

Well that is an awesome note you have. Keeping it safe is the task at hand. Congrats on a very cool note.

 

[wolf-n-wa]

Nice horse blanket note! Have one in my collection and love the art on these things. I keep most of my notes in mylar sleeves in 3-ring binders. Once graded, it will come back in a sealed mylar by the grader.

 

[achaios]

Thanks, this is what has drawn me more towards collecting the paper currency but I will have to choose wisely as I am finding them more expensive than the coins. You should do a search for the 1896 silver certificates, the art blows my mind that someone etched the die plates by hand back then especially the $5.

I have a few of the 1896 "educational" notes, all 1$ denomination. The 2$ and 5$ educational notes are too expensive for me. I do have a 5$ Indian note and a 10$ Buffalo note, but not in the best of shape. They were out at the same time as the 1$ Eagle notes. I think my most valuable of the regular silver certificates are a couple I have signed by Ivy Baker Priest. She was a treasurer, and the mother of Pat Priest (the 2nd Marilyn Munster).

--Tom

 

[aj0421]

Nice horse blanket note! Have one in my collection and love the art on these things. I keep most of my notes in mylar sleeves in 3-ring binders. Once graded, it will come back in a sealed mylar by the grader.

Thank you! Got this at a coin show. The man had three left, two of them were lower price and condition. I asked him which would he prefer, he pointed to the one I bought and was kind enough to take $25 off the price.
I am debating to send it in now, wait until I get more bills, or find a coin shop to send it in with their next shipment to get graded.

 

[aj0421]

I have a few of the 1896 "educational" notes, all 1$ denomination. The 2$ and 5$ educational notes are too expensive for me. I do have a 5$ Indian note and a 10$ Buffalo note, but not in the best of shape. They were out at the same time as the 1$ Eagle notes. I think my most valuable of the regular silver certificates are a couple I have signed by Ivy Baker Priest. She was a treasurer, and the mother of Pat Priest (the 2nd Marilyn Munster).

--Tom

That is awesome! The 1896 $5 is wicked. I saw one the show for $2500. I am not ready for that bill yet.
I may save up to get "The Chief" next or possibly the 1899 $2 denomination.

Let's see those certificates!

Aaron

 

[achaios]

I think my most valuable note is my $500 bill (US!). I have a $500 Confederate bill, too. The US $500 note has McKinley's portrait on it. It is still legal tender, although I would probably get a lot of dirty looks if I tried to spend it at the 7-11.

--Tom

 

[aj0421]

Started the process of sending it in to PMG for grading. I signed up for the $25 membership. I now have to fill out the form and decide whether I will send my 1923 silver certificate along for the ride. Not expecting that high of a grading on that one as when I shined a flashlight on an angle I could see a lot of waves in the paper.