8 Ultra-Rare American Banknotes

1890 Grand Watermelon Bill

The 1890 Grand Watermelon Bill is renowned for its striking design and extreme rarity. Featuring a series of zeroes on the back that resemble watermelons, this $1,000 note is a prized possession among collectors.

1918 Alexander Hamilton $1,000 Bill

Issued during World War I, the 1918 Alexander Hamilton $1,000 bill is a rare piece of American financial history. This note features a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury.

1934 $10,000 Bill

The 1934 $10,000 bill, featuring Salmon P. Chase, the sixth Chief Justice of the United States, is one of the highest denominations ever issued for public use. Only around 336 of these notes were known to exist as of the late 20th century, making them incredibly rare.

1928 $500 Gold Certificate

Gold certificates, such as the 1928 $500 note, were once redeemable for gold coins. This particular issue is rare due to its high denomination and the cessation of gold certificates in circulation after 1933.

1890 Treasury Note $100

The 1890 Treasury Note $100, also known as the “Watermelon Note,” is famous for its unique design. The note features large zeroes on the back that resemble watermelons, a detail that has captivated collectors.

1934 $5,000 Bill

Featuring a portrait of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, this note was primarily used for transactions between Federal Reserve Banks.

1899 Black Eagle $1 Silver Certificate

The 1899 Black Eagle $1 Silver Certificate is notable for its striking design featuring a black eagle and portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.

1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note

The 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note is one of the rarest notes from the early Federal Reserve issues. Featuring Ulysses S.

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