Imagine a woman on the face of a US currency note!

Women on US Currency

Good news for over half of America’s population! 

Leaders at the US Treasury Department have announced that by 2020, it will feature a woman’s face on the ten dollar (or could it be the $20) bill. This decision is historically significant because it has been more than a century since a woman has appeared on any official paper currency. Martha, the wife of George Washington was our nation’s most recent honoree when she appeared on a one dollar US Silver Certificate (see attached picture). 

Martha Washington, America's FIRST -- FIRST LADY, is just one of only two women whose portraits have appeared on an official U.S. currency note. 

Martha Washington is the ONLY woman to appear on the face of any legal note.

Martha Washington’s portrait was on the face of the one dollar 1886, 1891, and on the back of the 1896 one dollar Educational Silver Certificate. She “disappeared” with the turn of the century. You will notice how beautifully engraved this portrait and note was! Importantly, and depending on the grade, these notes are rare, highly collectable and of notable value.

The second woman to appear on US paper money (though it was the back, not the front of the note) was Pocahontas, who appeared on the backs of First Charter $20 National Bank Notes, first issued in 1863. Her likeness was copied/engraved from a painting by John G. Chapman. Please consider the importance of twenty dollars in 1863!
First Charter $20 Nationals with the back engraving of the "Baptism of Pocahontas" were issued in Original Series and Series of 1875 types (Fr. 424-439) in 13 varieties of signature and seal combinations. Approximately 12.4 million notes were issued. About 600-800 are believed to still exist.

Women have appeared on US coins – Susan B. Anthony and Sacagawea dollar coins, and Helen Keller who showed up on an Alabama special-issue quarter.
Paper money portraiture has always been one of the most important ways the US honors its heroes. It’s indeed “about time” that a woman, once again, holds this place of honor.

Collectors are wise to obtain one or more of these notes, while prices still remain affordable.

For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency notes, please visit our web site at     http://www.treasuredstocks.com/ 
or email   jeff@treasuredstocks.com

When is small greater than large? Read on ...

"Large size currency is too expensive," claims US Treasury Department!

During the 1920s, the U.S. Treasury Department was having to purchase massive amounts of expensive special paper in order to print the required large size currency notes. Treasury Administrators realized that the huge price associated with the printing of large size notes was costing a premium. Therefore, they believed that millions of American dollars could be saved simply by reducing the size of the notes. 

Therefore, on July 10, 1929 (just weeks prior to the 1929 Stock Market Crash) the first of the smaller sized notes were printed and placed into circulation. The Legal Tender, Gold Certificates, Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes and National Banks Notes were the first officially recognized small size notes printed.

For more information about these and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/ 
or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com.

Just 14 Notes Completes your Colonial Currency Collection!

Colonial notes were printed in 

all 13 colonies...

Colonial notes were printed in All 13 colonies but are becoming increasingly rare. The most popular way to collect colonial notes is to find and purchase a note from each Colonial State.
So why should there be 14 notes in a Colonial Currency Collection? Because in addition to at least one note from each colony, you will want one or more Continental Currency notes. 
Continental Currency notes were issued through the Continental Congress and helped finance the revolutionary war. Please see the attached note

Silver and gold were in very short supply and the colonies had no mint to produce coins. Thus, the creation of paper Colonial Notes.

Ben Franklin printed many Pennsylvania and Delaware notes. Importantly, his nature unique leaf prints on the backs of notes were effective counterfeit protectors. His business name appears on notes printed in 1764 and earlier. He had a partner named Hall who teamed up with Sellers after Franklin's retirement from the printing trade. Pennsylvania also used the New York City trick of issuing notes for specific government expenditures. The Insane Asylum Note (actually the Walnut Street Jail) and the Lighthouse Note raised money for public works and community infrastructure such as jail buildings, piers, and lighthouses. 

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Treasuredstocks.com has full colonial note set collections available. We also have graded and authenticated notes from each of the 13 Colonies. Prices are fair and reasonable – but these prices are destined to increase dramatically. Call us at 870-670-4255  or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into Colonial Note Set collection.

Treasuredstocks.com is an Official Dealer for PCGS and PMG grading institutes.  We are also members of numerous Numismatist organizations including Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) and American Numismatic Association (ANA).

Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor.

Contact us by email at jeff@treasuredstocks.com or call 870-670-4255

Create a Disney Dollar Set Registry with PCGS

Disney Dollar Set Registry at PCGS

Are you interested in creating a Disney Dollar Set Registry at PCGS? 

If so, please go to the PCGS currency website 'Registry' and look under Exonumia. There, you will see the Disney Dollars menu item. 

For all of us Disney Dollar collectors, this now means that we can add graded Disney Dollars to this prestigious, official on-line Set Registry.

Please note that there are four different ways to add to the Disney Dollar Set Registry.

One Dollar Set - 59 Disney Dollars to complete the Set.
Five Dollar Set - 50 Disney Dollars to complete the Set.
Ten Dollar Set - 43 Disney Dollars to complete the Set.
Complete Dollar Set - 156 Disney Dollars to complete the Set.
Treasuredstocks.com is pleased to help you compile and complete your Disney Dollar sets. We will gladly talk you through, step-by-step, the process of registering your Disney Dollar sets with PCGS. Call us at 870-670-4255 for help and answers. 

Happy Collecting!

For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com.

MPC Collections ROCK!!

Military Payment Certificate (MPC) Collections

There were 13 issues of MPCs. These 13 issues occurred from September 1946 until mid- 1973 and began with Series 461 and ended with Series 692. They were issued to our US Military personnel overseas. The government's primary purpose in issuing MPCs was to control Europe's growing black market and to keep American cash from getting into the hands of our enemies.

Highly Collectible and Under Valued

You may ask: "Why are these MPCs undervalued?" The reason is simple -- Most GI’s were unable to keep the notes in good condition! Furthermore, very few MPCs were saved; soldiers were given just a few days notice before an old series became worthless and a new series came into effect. 

Importantly, however, many of the G.I.'s who brought a few notes home as souvenirs became the first collectors.

If you decide to put a set together remember that it is very easy to compile a complete MPC fractional set --  which is the 5c 10c 25c and the 50c.

I have put a world class Gem set together and have taken the PCGS registry award for the many years.
A few years ago when I was at a major show, I could find some nice pieces for sale on the floor. However, as demand increases, these notes are becoming more scarce. Now is a GREAT time to put your MPC collection together -- these collections will skyrocket in value as demand for these scarce notes escalates!! 


For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com

Confederate Notes -- a financial history of the US Confederacy

CSA Made History with 7 Issues of Confederate Notes

The Confederate States of America issued a total of seven issues of Confederate Notes during its existence beginning with the Act of March 9th, 1861 and ending with the Act of February 17th, 1864.

The first Confederate Notes were issued through the Confederacy's original capital of Montgomery, Alabama and these notes are considered extremely rare. Once the state of Virginia seceded and joined the Confederacy, the capital was moved to Richmond in May 1861. All Confederate Notes (second through seventh issue) were issued through Richmond.

For more information about this and other collectible coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com

Foreign Currency Passion

World Paper Collecting

World Paper Currency Collecting is as old as the beginning of the printing of currency notes from each and every nation on earth. Years ago, the main problem in collecting World Paper money was the lack of information and documentation. Even as recent as four decades ago, there were only a few catalogs of information on world currency and for the most part, these catalogs were country-specific.  


The first Standard Catalog of World Paper Money was produced in 1975. This catalog provided collectors like me, with listings and valuations of all known and recorded government note issues. Finally, the World Currency Collector had a guide on which to establish fair market value. This comprehensive catalog has created a collection frenzy.

Foreign currency collecting has been really increasing ever since. With the middle class growing and wealth increasing in many countries,  especially in China, the hobby has truly taken off. These foreign notes display the multi-cultural as well as the financial and social history from the era and nation in which it was produced. As you will notice on the treasuredstocks.com web site, foreign notes are full of vibrate colors and creative, magnificently crafted  vignettes.
Fortunately, expert grading services through PMG (Paper Money Guaranty), provide collectors with a value-enhanced product. PMG grades currency from all over the world!

In addition to currency and coins from each nation, Treasuredstocks.com has established a number of exciting World Money categories. These categories include Error and Special Numbers World Money, Olympic World Money, Printers Essay World Money, Proof World Money, and Specimen World Money. Visit our world link at http://www.treasuredstocks.com/currency/world-paper-money.html

for some exciting history and examples.

For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/   or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com.

Treasuredstocks.com is an Official Dealer for PCGS and PMG grading institutes.  We are also members of numerous Numismatist organizations including Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) and American Numismatic Association (ANA).

Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor.

Stanton-signed coin notes -- stunning and rare!

Treasury or Coin Notes of 1890

1891 $1 Stanton Treasury Note Bruce - Roberts PCGS 64 PPQ Very Choice New Fr #: 352

Large Size Treasury Or Coin Notes were printed from 1878 to 1923 in the United States, as part of its circulation of paper currency. The Large Size Treasury Or Coin Notes were initially redeemable in the same face value of silver dollar coins, and later in raw silver bullion. Because of their significance in US history and rarity, Large Size Treasury/Coin Notes have become increasingly collectible and valuable. 

A portrait of Edwin M. Stanton, Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of War, appears on the $1.00 denomination.

One of the most interesting of the large size type notes are the Treasury or Coin Notes which were issued between 1890 and 1891. Importantly, these notes were redeemable in silver or gold coin. 

For more information about this and other collectible notes, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/   or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com.

Attention All World Currency Collectors --

Foreign currency collecting has been increasing ever since the publication of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money in 1975. 

These foreign notes display the multi-cultural as well as the financial and social history from the era and nation in which it was produced. Foreign notes are full of vibrate colors and creative, magnificently crafted  vignettes.

Fortunately, expert grading services through PMG (Paper Money Guaranty) and PCGS, provide collectors with a value-enhanced product. PMG grades currency from all over the world!

In addition to currency and coins from each nation, Treasuredstocks.com has established a number of exciting World Money categories. These categories include Error and Special Numbers World Money, Olympic World Money, Printers Essay World Money, Proof World Money, and Specimen World Money. Visit our world link at http://www.treasuredstocks.com/currency/world-paper-money.html

for some exciting history and examples.

For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/   or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com.

Happy July 4th -- Celebrate our Nation's Birth with Colonial Currency!

THIS LAND WAS MADE 

FOR YOU and ME!

 Wishing you a Healthy, Happy, and Joyous 

Fourth of July Holiday!

 Today we celebrate our Nation's Birth -- and the birth of democracy world-wide. Today we also celebrate the birth of our nation's currency.

We take great pride in our nation's history-and seeing the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July will once again reignited our dedication to preserving history as we know it. Colonial notes are rare and extremely valuable. They were a significant part of our American heritage as an independent and free nation. To hold one of these notes is to hold a vital part of our social, economic, and political independence from Britain.

Happy Fourth of July to all -- and congratulations America for your economic "independence" and strength!

For more examples of some of the rarest, most sought-after Colonial Notes -- from all 13 of the original colonies, click here:

 http://www.treasuredstocks.com/currency/colonial-notes.html

Colonial Note Collections -- How and Why

Building Set Collections of Colonial Notes -- GREAT Plan, EXCELLENT  Value!

One of the most exciting and totally intuitive ways to launch a currency collection set is to “begin” with the beginning of our great nation. So many new collectors are deciding to build a personal and historical collection by creating an heir-loom group of colonial notes. Because all 13 original colonies initiated their own currency notes, numismatists young and old are still able to “acquire” and put together a collection of notes from all 13 of the original colonies, for less money than you might think.

Though the perception is that these notes are of a premium price, collectors are still able to find and purchase notes from all 13 colonies, PLUS the rare and sought after Continental Currency,  for a relatively fair price. Once the original collection is in place, these collectors will adjust, upgrade, and “fine-tune” their collections by seeking notes with higher grades. For example, treasuredstocks.com has obtained a few currency items from the "Midnight Ride" collection!

Collections with all 13 colonies are then passed down from generation to generation, as family heirlooms and outstanding investments.

But affordable prices will NOT last! Hoards of new currency collectors (including collectors from countries outside of the US)  are reaching retirement age, are considering the potential of a 13-colony set collection, and are “in droves” contributing to higher demand and higher prices. Additionally, colonial notes were subject to a great deal of counterfeiting. Thus, graded and authenticated colonial notes are increasingly scarce and selling for higher and higher prices. 

Adding to the scarcity of these precious 13 colony colonial notes, is their age and the relatively humble printing and paper quality of the notes. Thus, the problem of moisture and the normal use wear and tear that paper endures has had a dramatic effect on the quality and quantity still available. Likewise, a large number of colonial notes that were stashed away in homes and banks were lost forever during the San Francisco Earthquake and Chicago Fire disasters.

THE most common way to start a colonial note set collection is by purchasing a note from each of the 13 original colonies. Treasuredstocks.com has full colonial note set collections available. We also have graded and authenticated notes from each of the 13 Colonies. Prices are fair and reasonable – but these prices are destined to increase dramatically. Call us at 870-670-4255  or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into the historical and fun-filled Colonial Note Set collection.

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For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com 

Treasuredstocks.com is an Official Dealer for PCGS and PMG grading institutes.  We are also members of numerous Numismatist organizations including Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) and American Numismatic Association (ANA).

Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor.

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IS THIS A COUNTERFEIT NOTE?

Is this note 'legit' he asked?

We  have just received a message from an interested buyer for one of my graded currency notes. Here is his question:

"I am very interested in purchasing this note. I am worried, though, that the note may be counterfeit. A friend of mine just spent a lot of money on a counterfeit note and got burned. How can I be sure this note is legit?"

Here is my reply:

Thank you so much for your interest in this beautiful and extremely rare note.

Your query is an excellent one. Probably the most important reason to have a coin or note graded is for the simple reason of the thousands of counterfeit copies. 

Thus, it is ALWAYS risky to purchase any ungraded currency item! That is why we, with just a few rare exceptions, only sell GRADED notes. Please notice that this note ABOVE has been authenticated [graded] by the PMG [PAPER MONEY GRADING] grading organization. PMG is the world leader in grading/authenticating world paper money. I recommend going to their web site (just do a google search for PMG grading) to learn more about this industry leader. 

Please also notice the official and unique PMG certificate number that has been assigned to this note (located on the back of the grading banner and written into the item's description section). Again, PMG has placed their “mark” and their reputation on the authenticity of this note. As quoted from their web site information, “PMG will not grade notes that are counterfeit, are of questionable authenticity or have been altered.”

That is why you can be certain that this note we are selling is authentic – because PMG has placed its official stamp of approval upon the note. Having a note graded is a costly, lengthy process but well worth it for both buyers and sellers. Importantly, the note’s value (for both buyer and seller) is increased through this grading process.
 
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Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency items for the value conscious currency collector and investor.

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Contact us by email at jeff@treasuredstocks.com or call 870-670-4255
 

This land was made for you and me! Happy Memorial Day!

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend celebrations, the staff and administration at Treasuredstocks.com wish to say that today is a true day to celebrate life,  

celebrate our hard-won liberties, and 

celebrate this beautiful land.

Arkansas US Military Veterans and MPC Currency Notes

Nearly 15% of civilian adults in our base state of Arkansas are US Military Veterans. Importantly, this veteran population includes the Treasuredstocks.com President who, as a young Wisconsin teen, joined the US Navy!

If you are a military Veteran from the Vietnam War

ar era or earlier, the chances of you having and using Military Payment Certificates – MPCs -- is huge!

As a military veteran of the US Navy, Jeff Smith recalls receiving his pay with Military Payment Certificates and spending these MPCs at the base PX. These beautifully engraved Military Payment Certificates are some of most artistic pieces of currency ever made.  

The United States military devised the MPC program immediately following WWII. In post war Europe, US dollars became very valuable due to the high inflation rates of local currencies. Hence, US servicemen stationed overseas could purchase high value items for relatively small numbers of US dollars. To overcome this problem and help stabilize foreign economies, MPCs were developed and used from the time immediately following World War II until about the end of the Vietnam War  (1946 - 1973). 

MPCs include some of the most beautiful currency notes the US has ever printed. When you look at these currency notes, you see not only the financial impact they made, but also the military, political and social environments surrounding them. They are paper money in cent denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 and dollar denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 20. 

If you’re a Viet Nam Era Vet, here’s a neat statistic: The MPC program was at its peak during the Vietnam War. 

Here is a photograph of an MPC note

For more examples of MPC Currency Notes, check out this web site:Treasuredstocks.com 

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Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor. We are here to assist you! Please give us a call at 870-670-4255 or email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com

What is a Star - Replacement Note?

What is a STAR note?

So what is a “STAR” note, you may ask. For your possible interest and information, here is a brief description

Because of their rarity (only about 1% of notes), star notes are valuable and very collectible. It is very easy to “discover” star notes because you will easily see a star (*) at the beginning (e.g. legal tender notes and Silver Certificates) or the end (e.g. Federal Reserve Notes) of the note’s serial number. 

The BEP (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) prints star notes as replacements for mis-printed and defective currency. This is a very efficient way for BEP to maintain correct currency counts (numerical sequencing) without having to completely reprint the misprinted notes and the number of batched currency items remains the same. 

Importantly, though they replace misprinted currency notes, star notes (at least not since 1910) have their own sequential serial numbers, starting at 00000001. 

Thus, star notes are sometimes referred to as replacement notes because star notes ‘replace’ currency that has been damaged during production. 

For more information about these and other collectible coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com

Are you a Disney Dollar Collector? Contact us ...

Disney Dollar Data

Because of their appearance, features, and unique characteristics, currency plus Disney collectors place great value on Disney Dollars; Disney Dollar collectors are found world-wide! Hence, competition for these unique and often quite rare notes is rising, dramatically increasing values on these prized historical items. This is especially true since Disney decided last year to stop printing these famous dollars!

Each bill is signed by Scrooge McDuck as treasurer – he is considered the CFO, bank administrator. Disney Currency designs changed yearly, often reflecting the general theme for that year. Bills also include letter designations, located after the serial number. For example, an A series relates to a note initially sold at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA (A is for Anaheim), D denotes Walt Disney World in Florida, and T (available starting in 2005) designates Disney stores. There are also a few very rare B (for Designer Charles Boyer) and F series notes.

Though there have been lapses in the printing of these notes, Disney Dollars can be used for face value at Disney theme parks and Stores. They do not expire.
The only way to purchase Disney Dollars is through collectors like Treasuredstocks.com. Rationale: The Walt Disney Corporation has stopped printing and selling Disney Dollars and has moved toward Disney refillable gift cards as they are convenient, efficient, and provide better control, tracking, and profit.

So please, enjoy your Disney Dollar Adventure 

and Inspiration.

For more information about these and other collectible coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com

Treasuredstocks.com is an Official Dealer for PCGS and PMG grading institutes.  We are also members of numerous Numismatist organizations including Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) and American Numismatic Association (ANA).

Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor.

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