U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ
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U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ
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U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ
U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ
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U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ

  • This 1934 $500 Federal Reserve note is one of the few examples of its kind still in existence
  • The note showcases showcases Exceptional Paper Quality, one of the highest grades of paper money
  • The bill features a portrait of President William McKinley
  • Most of these rare, high-grade examples are now held in private collections
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$17,500
Item No. 32-0143

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Description
This 1934 $500 Federal Reserve note is not only one of the few surviving examples of large-denomination U.S. currency but also stands out for its Exceptional Paper Quality, graded 65EPQ or Gem Uncirculated. This top-tier grading reflects the note's pristine condition, free from any creases. Featuring President William McKinley’s portrait on the front and a bold denomination on the reverse, it is highly coveted by collectors. Although discontinued in 1969, the note remains legal tender,. . .
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This 1934 $500 Federal Reserve note is not only one of the few surviving examples of large-denomination U.S. currency but also stands out for its Exceptional Paper Quality, graded 65EPQ or Gem Uncirculated. This top-tier grading reflects the note's pristine condition, free from any creases. Featuring President William McKinley’s portrait on the front and a bold denomination on the reverse, it is highly coveted by collectors. Although discontinued in 1969, the note remains legal tender, with its market value far exceeding its face value. Most of these rare, high-grade examples are now held in private collections.

The rare bill is marked with the serial number "G00384057A"
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U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Banks
Depth: 0.0 in. (0.0 cm)
Width: 6.25 in. (15.88 cm)
Height: 3.63 in. (9.21 cm)
U.S. $500 Federal Reserve Note: PMG Grade 65EPQ
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