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U.S. Federal Reserve Note $500
U.S. Federal Reserve Note $500

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U.S. Federal Reserve Note $500

  • This 1934 Federal Reserve note is one of the few surviving examples
  • The $500 bill features a portrait of President William McKinley on its front
  • Such high-denomination currency is exceptionally rare and sought-after
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$7,500
Item No. 32-0144

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This 1934 $500 Federal Reserve note stands out as one of the few surviving examples of large-denomination U.S. currency. Displaying President William McKinley’s likeness on the front, with the denomination prominently shown on the reverse, this note is highly sought after by collectors. Although discontinued in 1969, it remains legal tender, though its value on the collectors' market far exceeds its face amount. The majority of these rare bills are now privately held by collectors. . .
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This 1934 $500 Federal Reserve note stands out as one of the few surviving examples of large-denomination U.S. currency. Displaying President William McKinley’s likeness on the front, with the denomination prominently shown on the reverse, this note is highly sought after by collectors. Although discontinued in 1969, it remains legal tender, though its value on the collectors' market far exceeds its face amount. The majority of these rare bills are now privately held by collectors and museums.

The PMG-graded 58EPQ  bill is marked with the serial number "G00375048A"
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U.S. Federal Reserve Note $500
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Banks
Depth: 0.0 in. (0.0 cm)
Width: 6.25 in. (15.88 cm)
Height: 2.63 in. (6.67 cm)
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