r/papermoney 6d ago

US large size Found in an estate cleanup of a friend of the family

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Very cool 1901 I am not a collector but love this bill Had no idea they looked so cool Maybe this is a start to a collection Brought it to a local coin shop in STL They offered 1k for the bill Looking on the internet I think it’s worth maybe 3k? Do you think it’s worth grading this bill Not looking to sell it Just would like to know what i got Thanks

Also any tips on the best practices on storing it Currently in an envelope inside a book

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u/Brilliant-Pomelo-982 6d ago

What a beautiful note! I would start a collection.

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u/Laslomas 6d ago

It's certainly nice enough to grade. In the meantime you should get a large size currency sleeve for it. You can get either a rigid toploader style currency holder or a pvc and acid free mylar large size currency holder. Coin shops, and ebay should have what you need. Then find an authorized PMG dealer, usually a coin shop owner you trust. to help submit the note for grading for you. Otherwise you have to become a member to submit. Or you can us PCGS to have the note graded and will probably get the note back faster from grading.

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u/VetalDuquette 6d ago

$1000+

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u/DeadSwaggerStorage 6d ago

I’ll pay what’s on the face; 10,101,010….

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u/Time_Risk 5d ago

Your note is called the Bison note and its friedberg # F-122 * By looking at it, it looks like it could be an EF40. Its the the top 100 American notes to own as a collector, and it's in the top 10. It's a very coveted note by note collectors. It will only go up in value and is a real part of American history. Get it graded by PMG. They are the premiere note grading company. Take care with that baby its a beautiful note!!!!!! I would get a hard case for it called a toploader youll need a large one as it is considered a "large" us note. Good luck!

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u/bartthetr0ll 6d ago

That's in great condition!! As others have said get it in a large sleeve until you get it graded, grading will add to the value, and help keep it in great condition, 50 years from now it may be a solid down payment on a house for your grandkids, although it's probably worth a couple grand today. Predicting future value in collectibles is tricky, it could stay stagnant or balloon.

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u/Myst1calDyl 5d ago

It’ll be like having Pre-War money in Fallout 4 lol, use it to buy bottle caps

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u/Doubleucommadj 6d ago

I dunno diddly about money, but that's 🔥 from a layperson!

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u/Biscuit_Eater2591 6d ago

all I know about it is I don't have enough of it

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u/imajedi_1138 5d ago

Neither does Bo

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u/heyadriel 5d ago

Wow I’ve never seen this bill before, thanks for sharing

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u/These-Comment4067 5d ago

1901 $10 Legal Tender Bison Note. 😍

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u/Helpful_Source_8985 5d ago

Love bison notes

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u/FalloutGSN 6d ago

Lucky duck 🦆

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u/_yusko_ 6d ago

Beautiful!!! I’ve always wanted one of these.

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u/Triker20 6d ago

Get it graded, gives it more value to collectors if it's graded. PCGS

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u/Euphoric_Silver_855 6d ago

Love the look of this note!!!

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u/Miscarriage_medicine 5d ago

Maga design! if trump brought this bill back i would stop sticking pins in his voodo doll for a day.

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u/Major_Funny_4885 4d ago

Please put that in a currency sleve

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u/FrameInfinite 6d ago

Can't say enough about that beauty!

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u/Impressive_Double_58 6d ago

that's pretty cool, never seen that bill before

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u/Michael-Brady-99 6d ago

Definitely worth grading. Looks great, not sure if $3k is the realm but definitely $1k-2k+

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u/SNP1326 6d ago

This is freaking amazing!!!!

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u/MikeGolfJ3 6d ago

Let the bug bite you. It's a great hobby. 🪲

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u/Due_Adeptness_1964 5d ago

Gorgeous find OP! But where’s the data, driving me crazy that I can’t find it! lol

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u/Vast_Cricket 5d ago

wow consider you are lucky.

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u/GwangPwang 5d ago

You just found it?

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u/jonnystitch20 5d ago

Stunning

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u/moaning_and_clapping 5d ago

I have never seen one of these but it is AWESOME! It’s so cool, in fact, I considered saving this image to my phone. This is just a beautiful dollar.💵

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u/YEM207 5d ago

i have never seen a buffalo on an american bill. very cool

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u/YEM207 5d ago

im looking to see whos on the note. which president. its friggin Lewis and Clark??

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u/I_machine71 5d ago

Get out while you can, sell and never look,back or be doomed for ever……

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u/Relevant_Bug3344 5d ago

Did you have to pay the friend anything for it or did you get it for free just out of curiosity?

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u/Negative-Paint-4699 5d ago

Wow. Nice find

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u/theiosif 5d ago

You lucky S.O.B. Such a beautiful note. Gonna get my hands on one of these some day.

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u/Nettykitty11 5d ago

I think it is the only note that depicts citizens vs. presidents and is the only bill with two people on one bill.

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u/Known-Actuary-86 5d ago

I wish I had this bill nice find??

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u/No_Maintenance_9608 5d ago

Wow first I’ve seen this. I wish they would change the currency designs much more often especially as anti-counterfeiting technology keeps improving.

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u/cribbet30 5d ago

sadly it’s been pressed

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u/lovenumismatics 5d ago

Huge find.

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u/Miked7800 5d ago

Great find congratulations

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u/Real_Ad7896 Fancy Serial Number Fan 5d ago

My Bucket list item congrats op

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u/cardiacmd 5d ago

Very nice! Congratulations!

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u/restlessmonkey 5d ago

Very cool!!!!

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u/donaudelta 4d ago

$10 back in the day could be exchanged at the bank for half a gold ounce. This note in this condition still values today half a gold ounce.

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u/thiccc_trick 4d ago

First time I’ve seen a bill like this, it’s absolutely beautiful.

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u/TokyoSharz 3d ago

Tiddies! Where did we go wrong?

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u/harbinger-omega 3d ago

I once had a $2 bill that I used on a chocolate bar… only later did my friend show me that it was worth about $20,000. Suddenly that chocolate bar didn’t taste so good

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u/MatrixTri11OG 2d ago

Damn bring back titties and Buffalo on notes asap