WTB $500 or $1000 Bill

ZiggerZagger · #1 12-03-2020, 08:56 PM

This is a super cool thread. It got me thinking.

I worked as a Teller as a State Bank in MN during Summers in High School, and every so often in College. As a collector, I always was looking for interesting things to come across the counter. We were allowed to 'buy' out of our own till. So I found these older bills from 1932, a bill with a repeating serial number, and then this low number $5 bill.

But the coolest thing I think is this Kennedy $20 bill. There's a lot of lore out there if I recall correctly, with $1 and maybe $5 bills made in 1963, with the "K" Fed Reserve bank designation ('K' for Kennedy and the Dallas, TX reserve bank), and 4x number 11's on the bill (JFK killed in 11th month, 22nd day (11 x2) and at age 44 (11 x4)). But I was floored to find this example with the Serial Number beginning with 1963! Crazy. Not sure who cares, but it was eye-popping to find. Too bad it's from '93, and not '63...

Anyway, good memories of a great summer job!

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Bored5000 · #2 12-03-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ZiggerZagger

This is a super cool thread. It got me thinking.

I worked as a Teller as a State Bank in MN during Summers in High School, and every so often in College. As a collector, I always was looking for interesting things to come across the counter. We were allowed to 'buy' out of our own till. So I found these older bills from 1932, a bill with a repeating serial number, and then this low number $5 bill.

But the coolest thing I think is this Kennedy $20 bill. There's a lot of lore out there if I recall correctly, with $1 and maybe $5 bills made in 1963, with the "K" Fed Reserve bank designation ('K' for Kennedy and the Dallas, TX reserve bank), and 4x number 11's on the bill (JFK killed in 11th month, 22nd day (11 x2) and at age 44 (11 x4)). But I was floored to find this example with the Serial Number beginning with 1963! Crazy. Not sure who cares, but it was eye-popping to find. Too bad it's from '93, and not '63...

Anyway, good memories of a great summer job!

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JFK was 46 when he was assassinated. As you can see from my avatar right now, the JFK assassination has long been one of my favorite topics to study and collect.

ZiggerZagger · #3 12-03-2020, 11:49 PM

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JFK was 46 when he was assassinated. As you can see from my avatar right now, the JFK assassination has long been one of my favorite topics to study and collect.

And that's what I get listening to crazy conspiracy theories...

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bundy462 · #4 12-04-2020, 09:44 AM

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

Jobu · #5 12-04-2020, 04:42 PM

Well, I never considered getting one of these, but now I keep thinking about how cool they are. Thanks a lot!!

As a kid in the 1980s, my dad had a $500 in his wallet that he showed me and it blew my mind. I had forgotten all about that until just now.

TheBig6 · #6 12-04-2020, 05:30 PM

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pokerplyr80 · #7 12-05-2020, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jobu

Well, I never considered getting one of these, but now I keep thinking about how cool they are. Thanks a lot!!

As a kid in the 1980s, my dad had a $500 in his wallet that he showed me and it blew my mind. I had forgotten all about that until just now.

I remember learning something about them in school but never saw any as a kid. I just think one of each would make a great display piece. Definitely something most people don't see every day, or perhaps even know exists.

scooter729 · #8 12-05-2020, 07:14 AM

First time I think I realized there were $500 and $1,000 bills was on "Let's Make a Deal" reruns. Monte Hall was the host if I recall, and the prizes for contestants were often $500 and $1,000 bills. This was the 1980s when I saw them, and always thought it would be cool to have one of each. Took me 30 years or so to make it happen!

bnorth · #9 12-05-2020, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bundy462

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

^^This^^

This thread has my interest peaked in owning at least the $500, just don't want to buy when the market is at or close to an all time high. Next Friday I have the chance to go to a nice shop that sells currency. Never been to one before.

leftygrove10 · #10 12-06-2020, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

^^This^^

This thread has my interest peaked in owning at least the $500, just don't want to buy when the market is at or close to an all time high. Next Friday I have the chance to go to a nice shop that sells currency. Never been to one before.

I will chime in because nobody else has. I am not an expert on currency prices. But.... As far as I have seen, the prices for currency haven't increased due to Covid like they have for baseball cards. You should be able to find a really nice $500 note for $1200 or $1300. I would take a look on eBay before you go to the coin shop. See what $1200 or $1300 (or whatever your budget allows) can buy you. Then go to the coin shop and see if you can do the same or better at the coin shop. When I was looking for my $500 note, I don't think there were many actual auctions. Most of the notes for sale are "Buy It Now".

Snapolit1 · #11 12-06-2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by leftygrove10

I will chime in because nobody else has. I am not an expert on currency prices. But.... As far as I have seen, the prices for currency haven't increased due to Covid like they have for baseball cards. You should be able to find a really nice $500 note for $1200 or $1300. I would take a look on eBay before you go to the coin shop. See what $1200 or $1300 (or whatever your budget allows) can buy you. Then go to the coin shop and see if you can do the same or better at the coin shop. When I was looking for my $500 note, I don't think there were many actual auctions. Most of the notes for sale are "Buy It Now".

Whenever I have stumbled upon a $500 or $1000 bill at a collectible store they have been grossly overpriced.

birdman42 · #12 12-09-2020, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bundy462

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

Not sure about lately, but over the years definitely yes. In the 80s at any mid-size coin show some of the flashier dealers would have $500s and $1000s in their display case at a small markup--no more than 10-20%. Mostly just a macho showoff thing; it would be the same guys wearing the gold nugget pinkie rings.

Bill

birdman42 · #13 12-09-2020, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bundy462

Not being familiar, I was curious if the paper currency collecting market prices are skyrocketing at all like the vintage card market?

Not sure about lately, but over the years definitely yes. In the 80s at any mid-size coin show some of the flashier dealers would have $500s and $1000s in their display case at a small markup--no more than 10-20%. Mostly just a macho showoff thing; it would be the same guys wearing the gold nugget pinkie rings.

Bill

pokerplyr80 · #14 01-05-2021, 10:16 PM

Well I found a $1000. Just need a $500 to display with it.

leftygrove10 · #15 01-06-2021, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Well I found a $1000. Just need a $500 to display with it.

Very nice. Congratulations!

Bored5000 · #16 01-06-2021, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Well I found a $1000. Just need a $500 to display with it.

Nice looking $1,000. Congrats.

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