Rare Pair of Vintage $5 Bills - 1934 Blue Seal Silver Certificate & 1934 Green Seal Federal Reserve Note
Description
This is an offering for collectors: a pair of vintage $5 bills, both Series 1934, but representing two distinct and highly collectible types of U.S. currency. These notes feature the classic portrait of Abraham Lincoln and are a wonderful piece of American financial history.
Included in this auction are:
1. Series 1934 $5 Silver Certificate (Blue Seal)
• Seal Color: Blue (Indicates it is a Silver Certificate).
• Signatures: W.A. Julian (Treasurer) and Henry Morgenthau Jr. (Secretary).
• Key Feature: Silver Certificates were redeemable for silver up until 1968, making them a significant part of U.S. monetary history.
• Condition: *[*Note to Seller: Describe the condition of the top bill here. E.g., Circulated, soft folds, no major tears, typical wear for a note of this age.]
2. Series 1934 $5 Federal Reserve Note (Green Seal)
• Seal Color: Green (Indicates it is a Federal Reserve Note).
• Wording: States, "THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AND IS REDEEMABLE IN LAWFUL MONEY AT ANY FEDERAL RESERVE BANK."
• Signatures: W.A. Julian (Treasurer) and Henry Morgenthau Jr. (Secretary).
• Key Feature: This is an early, small-size Federal Reserve Note. The Series 1934 notes are desirable for collectors who specialize in the shift in US currency types. This particular note is issued from the Federal Reserve Bank of G (Chicago), as indicated by the large letter G on the left side.
• Condition: *[*Note to Seller: Describe the condition of the bottom bill here. E.g., Circulated, crispness remaining, some vertical folds, light staining, minor pinholes, etc.]
Details and Collector Information
• Series: 1934 (Both Notes)
• Denomination: $5
• Paper Type: U.S. Currency
These bills are sold as-is and represent a fantastic opportunity to acquire two classic and distinct pieces of currency from the same series year.