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Learn More1934A $500 Federal Reserve Note, Kansas City PMG 35
- This note represents one of the highest denominations ever issued by the United States
- It bears the serial number J00043691A from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
- It features a portrait of President William McKinley framed by an elaborate 20th-century engraving
- It is graded PMG Choice Very Fine 35, denoting strong paper quality and sharp detail
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PMG Choice Very Fine 35
Dated 1934
This 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Note, issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, represents one of the highest denominations ever authorized for U.S. currency. Bearing the serial number J00043691A and graded PMG Choice Very Fine 35, this note retains strong paper integrity, balanced margins and bold ink contrast—attributes that underscore its originality and appeal to advanced collectors. High-denomination notes such as. . .
PMG Choice Very Fine 35
Dated 1934
This 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Note, issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, represents one of the highest denominations ever authorized for U.S. currency. Bearing the serial number J00043691A and graded PMG Choice Very Fine 35, this note retains strong paper integrity, balanced margins and bold ink contrast—attributes that underscore its originality and appeal to advanced collectors. High-denomination notes such as this were printed for interbank transactions and rarely entered general circulation, contributing to their scarcity today.
The note features a dignified portrait of President William McKinley, framed by the intricate scrollwork and classical ornamentation that defined American engraving in the early 20th century. Issued during the Great Depression, the 1934A series marks the final generation of $500 notes produced before the denomination was retired in 1969. The “J10” indicators and matching serial numbers identify this example’s issuance from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, one of twelve regional Reserve Banks in the United States.
2 5/8“ high x 6 1/2” wide

| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | America |
| Type: | Banks |
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