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.
A well centered note that exhibits a bright appearance and premium paper.
An attractive red seal with vivid color and fresh premium paper.
Vivid black and orange inks rest upon premium bright paper. Very eye appealing.
Well centered with solid paper and even wear.
Well centered with light wear.
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.
San Francisco District. A pack fresh 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits fantastic eye appeal.
Chicago District. Dark Green Seal. An earlier small size large denomination that is well centered and exhibits strong color.
Star Note. Bright and fresh with bold inking.
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.
Atlanta District. A pleasing 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits strong color and bright paper.
Chicago District. Well centered with strong color and premium paper.
Boston District. A pleasing 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits super color and bright paper.
Chicago District. A pleasing 'Gold on Demand' note that exhibits a pack fresh look and plenty of eye appeal.
Cleveland District. An attractive 'Gold on Demand' note with strong color and bright paper.
Chicago District. A pack fresh high end 'Gem' 'Gold on Demand' note. The color is strong and the paper is bright.
St. Louis District. An attractive 'Gold on Demand' note with strong color and bright premium paper.
Minneapolis District. A well centered 'Gold on Demand' note that faces up nicely for the grade.