United States Paper Money Collection

PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ

The 1928 $1 Silver Certificate is the first small-size Silver Certificate. Although designated Series 1928, the notes were actually printed in April 1933. The reverse of the note was so radically different from other notes that it earned the nickname "funny back". The "funny back" $1 Silver Certificate Note was printed until 1935.

The rare IB block is valued at more than twice the value of the more common blocks.

The first major experimental group of small notes was printed in November 1932 and delivered to the Treasury for release into circulation in January and February of 1933, during the period of the $1 Series 1928 A and 1928 B. The experimental set was to determine the effect of changing the relative amounts of linen and cotton paper fibers. The XB and YB blocks were each printed on paper of different proportions of rag content with the ZB block as the control. The YB block was made up of 75% linen and 25% cotton.

The first major experimental group of small notes was printed in November 1932 and delivered to the Treasury for release into circulation in January and February of 1933, during the period of the $1 Series 1928 A and 1928 B. The experimental set was to determine the effect of changing the relative amounts of linen and cotton paper fibers. The XB and YB blocks were each printed on paper of different proportions of rag content with the ZB block as the control. The XB block was made up of 50% linen and 50% cotton.

The first major experimental group of small notes was printed in November 1932 and delivered to the Treasury for release into circulation in January and February of 1933, during the period of the $1 Series 1928 A and 1928 B. The experimental set was to determine the effect of changing the relative amounts of linen and cotton paper fibers. The XB and YB blocks were each printed on paper of different proportions of rag content with the ZB block as the control.

Series 1934 introduces design changes to the Silver Certificate — The Federal Reserve Seal moves to the right side of the note, over the large grey "ONE". A large blue "1" is printed beneath the Obligation Clause.

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Series 1935 markes the end of the "Funny Back" and the introduction of the Great Seal of the United States on the reverse of the $1 note.

On the front of the note, the "1" beneath the Obligation Clause overprint is smaller and light grey. The Federal Reserve Seal is smaller and the large light grey "ONE" over-print on the seal is removed. "WASHINGTON,D.C." moves from under the seal to over-print on the seal. "ONE DOLLAR" is printed above the seal.

In 1937 an issue of experimental notes was issued to test surface characteristics of the paper. The results were inconclusive.

Signed by William Alexander (W.A.) Julian, the last male Treasurer of the United States

Series 1935 A begins a series of many variations of the $1 Silver Certificates caused by World War II.

Back plate numbers 930 and higher are not mule notes

Signed by William Alexander (W.A.) Julian, the last male Treasurer of the United States

Series 1935 A $1 Silver Certificates with the micro back plate numbers 2 and 436-929 are actually Series 1935 A faces printed on Series 1935 backs.

PCGS Gem New 66PPQ

ZB block

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Experimental "R" Note — In 1942 during World War II the US Government was concerned about the supply of paper to print US notes. As a precautionary measure, Series 1935 A notes made of special "experimental" paper were printed with a red "S" to the lower right of the Treasury Seal. Notes with the regular paper were printed with a red "R". The notes were delivered on June 20, 1944. The trial did not provide any conclusive results.

PCGS Extremely Fine 40

Experimental "S" Note — In 1942 during World War II the US Government was concerned about the supply of paper to print US notes. As a precautionary measure, Series 1935 A notes made of special "experimental" paper were printed with a red "S" to the lower right of the Treasury Seal. Notes with the regular paper were printed with a red "R". The notes were delivered on June 20, 1944. The trial did not provide any conclusive results.

During the early part of WWII, the US had fears that Japan would overrun Hawaii. If this occurred, large sums of currency could be captured and used to fund their war effort. So, the US decided to issue the same $1 Silver Certificates, $5, $10 and $20 Silver Certificates as used on the mainland, but with a brown seal and serial numbers and overprinted with the word "HAWAII" twice on the front and in large block letters on the back. Because these notes were distinctive, it would make it easy for the US to demonitize the notes if large amounts fell to the enemy. Later in the war, these notes were used in the US held Pacific Islands for the same reasons.

PCGS About New 50

During World War II, emergency US Silver Certificates were issued for use by U.S. troops in North Africa and Sicily. But instead of the usual blue seal on regular Silver Certificates, these special "North Africa" notes were printed with unique yellow seals. Had they fallen into German hands, they would have been demonetized and made worthless. Most of these scarce and fascinating notes were worn out or destroyed over 60 years ago.

The Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate was printed with backs of two different widths — The wide variety is 1/16 inch larger than the narrow one. See: Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate Wide and Narrow Body.

From 12 subject sheets.

The Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate was printed with backs of two different widths — The wide variety is 1/16 inch larger than the narrow one. See: Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate Wide and Narrow Body.

From 12 subject sheets.

PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ — Pop: 10/Pop Higher: 1

The Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate was printed with backs of two different widths — The wide variety is 1/16 inch larger than the narrow one. See: Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate Wide and Narrow Body.

The Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate was printed with backs of two different widths — The wide variety is 1/16 inch larger than the narrow one. See: Series 1935 D $1 Silver Certificate Wide and Narrow Body.

From 12 subject sheets.

PCGS Gem New 66PPQ

• Plate# L8380/6360, S/N A48463445J

PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ

• Plate# 08501/6500, S/N ✩00289287G

PCGS Gem New 66PPQ

Without Motto — Public Law 84-140 passed in 1956 mandated that the National Motto be printed on paper notes. The 1935 G Silver Certificate, printed in September 1961, was the first note to bear the motto. About 13% of the Series bears the motto.

Without Motto — Public Law 84-140 passed in 1956 mandated that the National Motto be printed on paper notes. The 1935 G Silver Certificate, printed in September 1961, was the first note to bear the motto. About 87% of the Series do not bear the motto.

PMG Choice Uncirculated 63

With Motto — Public Law 84-140 passed in 1956 mandated that the National Motto be printed on paper notes. The 1935 G Silver Certificate, printed in September 1961, was the first note to bear the motto. About 13% of the Series bears the motto.

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Prior to this Series, Silver Certificates were printed on 12 and 18 subject sheets.

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Prior to this Series, Silver Certificates were printed on 12 and 18 subject sheets.

The last delivery of $1 Silver Certificates was made on 06 November 1963. In March 1964, Secretary of Treasury Dillon halted the redemption of Silver Certificates in silver dollars and on 24 Jun 1968, redemption in silver bullion was discontinued.

The last delivery of $1 Silver Certificates was made on 06 November 1963. In March 1964, Secretary of Treasury Dillon halted the redemption of Silver Certificates in silver dollars and on 24 Jun 1968, redemption in silver bullion was discontinued.

The last delivery of $1 Silver Certificates was made on 06 November 1963. In March 1964, Secretary of Treasury Dillon halted the redemption of Silver Certificates in silver dollars and on 24 Jun 1968, redemption in silver bullion was discontinued.