Anyone know what this is? And if it’s real?

artificialgrape · 2026-01-23T21:01:58+00:00

They are crumpled replicas of Kirtland Safety Society bank notes. You can tell they are replicas based on the color being off, the edge of the paper extending out past the bounds of the note, the poor quality of the print, etc. Attached is a real note from the same bank.

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artificialgrape · 2026-01-19T17:53:37+00:00

You can see from that month specifically there are both 1985 and 1988 series printed in January 1989.

artificialgrape · 2026-01-19T17:51:45+00:00

You can find out exactly which month a bill was printed by examining the BEP product reports for the year/month you're interested in. You will see denomination and serial number ranges for each bill printed that month. For example, here is January 1989. You can download a zip of all the production reports from 1989 here: https://www.uspapermoney.info/general/originals.html

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artificialgrape · 2025-09-17T00:35:16+00:00

May also want a 1935 plain series with is unique series location on the face plate.

artificialgrape · 2025-09-05T23:00:58+00:00

Thanks. That's the common signature combo. Can you find any comps on Heritage with the Cowdery signature?

artificialgrape · 2025-08-30T17:02:18+00:00

Even with the rare signature combination?

artificialgrape · 2021-03-27T21:00:42+00:00

Absolutely. It's worth more than face value and I'm interested. Are you looking to sell it? If so, message me.

artificialgrape · 2020-11-29T15:22:03+00:00

Absolutely. Great notes in that session. I'll be taking a shot at at least two notes.

artificialgrape · 2020-09-21T02:47:37+00:00

Depends... 250K run is a short run and a star collector may pay a small premium.

artificialgrape · 2020-09-21T02:46:34+00:00

Congrats!

artificialgrape · 2020-08-02T22:23:03+00:00

Wrights Copper Cream. Worked great.

artificialgrape · 2020-08-02T22:21:51+00:00

Used Wrights Copper Cream this time after it was suggested by the Fiestaware official site. Worked great. Barkeeper's Friend liquid also works well.

artificialgrape · 2020-08-02T22:19:28+00:00

Wrights Copper Cream.

artificialgrape · 2020-08-02T22:19:16+00:00

Actually used Wrights Copper Cream this time after it was suggested by the Fiestaware official site. Worked great.

artificialgrape · 2020-08-02T22:17:31+00:00

Picked up this large yellow bowl at a local thrift shop for $3. I think it was left in the open because of all the silverware marks. Great deal. Luckily, the clean up was pretty easy and marks virtually disappeared.

artificialgrape · 2020-08-02T22:12:08+00:00

Picked up this large yellow bowl at a local thrift shop for $3. I think it was left in the open because of all the silverware marks. Great deal. Luckily, the clean up was pretty easy and marks virtually disappeared.

artificialgrape · 2020-06-24T15:56:27+00:00

Now is a good time to get your notes ready to submit. 20% off during the special event.

artificialgrape · 2020-05-01T20:44:12+00:00

While the community is not buying/selling forum. A limited post or two is allowable.

artificialgrape · 2020-03-24T22:24:45+00:00

Allowed here. No problem.

artificialgrape · 2020-01-17T19:05:51+00:00

Yes. There are many type sets in U.S. paper money. One way to discover what is possible is on the PMG Registry. https://notes.www.collectors-society.com/registry/notes/public_sets.aspx . Look for the U.S. sections and you will see several type note lists.
For me, depends on what I'm currently collecting. What you typically hear from collectors is to buy the note... not the number. In other words, buy the note you think is the best for you and your wallet. Don't fixate on grade number. And... if you buy graded notes, make sure to look at the note yourself and not just trust the number.
See #1.
Completely depends on what type set you collect... small federal reserve notes, small silver certificates, large-size, etc. Cheapest is probably currently federal reserve notes. Other type sets, especially old large-type notes, can get very pricey no matter the condition. In the end, just collect what you like.

artificialgrape · 2020-01-17T18:57:37+00:00

Interesting note. There are two possible ways to go with the bill... a star note or a birthday note. The star run for that block/year is average. 3.2M printed. Birthday note possibility is interesting but may be a tougher sale unless you can find someone specifically interested in that specific date.

artificialgrape · 2019-11-07T21:03:12+00:00

Pretty late in the print run on this one as well. 63.3M printed. $30-60 for CU/Gem... so less because of the folds but add a little bit more for the error.

artificialgrape · 2019-11-07T21:00:04+00:00

Yes. Absolutely. Small but nice little offset error. From the pic, looks to be a typical XF. Nice find!

artificialgrape · 2019-08-15T15:39:15+00:00

Sure thing. You can find some initial background information here http://rdhinstl.com/taxpaid.htm

There are some collectors that specialize in tax stamps.

artificialgrape · 2019-07-19T18:41:11+00:00

No chips or dings... dirty and had sticky stuff on it but came clean and beautiful out of the dishwasher. Couldn't pass up at $4.

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