Starting in 1928, the United States began issuing its currency in a reduced size format. People were using new-fangled "wallets," and the large size notes just didn't fit in them well. Small size notes came with many different colored seals and serial numbers, each reflecting a different type of issue: Silver Certificates were blue, Gold Certificates were gold, and Legal Tender Notes were red.
In addition, Federal Reserve Notes (green) and National Currency (brown) filled out the spectrum. Collectors have begun to realize how scarce nice condition small size notes are, and have been eagerly buying them up. With the recent changes in the designs of our paper currency, the earlier notes are all disappearing.
Red Seal. A note with rich color, nice embossing, and fresh paper.
An attractive note with vivid color and bright original paper.
A great 'red' seal note that exhibits excellent color and a bright appearance.
Atlanta District. A premium 'Gold on Demand' note with vivid color and plenty of eye appeal.
Comment Pinholes. Plenty of strong color and brilliant white paper. Minor pinholes fail to distract.
Pack fresh and great eye appeal!
Comment: Pencil. Bright and well centered. Light pencil along the edge is of little distraction.
Chicago District. An attractive 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits strong color, bright paper, and great eye appeal!
St. Louis District. An attractive 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits deep color, bright paper, and strong eye appeal for the grade. Only 33 notes in all grades are in the Track & Price census.
Dallas District. A 'Gold on Demand' note with rich color, bright paper, and great quality.
San Francisco District. A pack fresh 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits fantastic eye appeal.
Dallas District. A nearly new higher denomination 'Gold on Demand' note with strong color and bright paper.
Chicago District. Dark Green Seal. An earlier small size large denomination that is well centered and exhibits strong color.
Dallas District. Star Note. A pleasing 'Gold on Demand' star note with strong color and a bright look. Very scarce with only 13 known stars in the census.
Funny Back.
Pack fresh with deep color, nice margins, and wonderful embossing. Great eye appeal!
Atlanta District. A pleasing 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits strong color and bright paper.
Boston District. A pleasing 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits super color and bright paper.