Those incredibly RARE Barr Notes!

Barr Notes

 Do you own a currency note signed by Secretary of the Treasury Joseph W. Barr?

If so, congratulations! You are one of just a few lucky people to have this very rare note. Barr Notes are rare and highly sought-after by currency collectors young and old. Here’s why. 

Official US currency includes the signature of the Secretary of the Treasury, current at the time of printing.

Joseph  W. Barr became Secretary of the Treasury on December 21^st, 1968, just days before the end of the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidency. Barr’s term as Secretary ended on January 20^th, 1969 just as President Richard M. Nixon took office. 

That means that Joseph W. Barr was the US Secretary of the Treasury for less than one month, just 28 days!  This very, very brief 28 day time period classifies Joseph W. Barr as having the shortest term as Secretary in all of US history. 

What this means for currency collectors is significant because just 5 of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts issued notes bearing his signature and name. In fact, Barr didn’t begin signing notes until December 23^rd 1968, two days after his appointment began. Barr’s signature stopped appearing on US currency on the day of Nixon’s inauguration. This exceptional situation – never seen before nor after – has created an international “feeding frenzy” for these scarce and valuable notes. 

Joseph Walker Barr was born in Indiana in 1918. He earned a master’s degree (economics) from Harvard University. Barr was a WWII US Navy veteran (Bronze Star) and an Indiana-based US congressman (D). 

Holding true to his education and experience in economics, Joseph W. Barr became Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in 1963. 

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Collecting PROOF notes -- fun and profit!

Those perfect "PROOF" Notes .... 

There may be millions of pieces printed of regular currency; in contrast, perhaps only one or two PROOFS are printed -- making "PROOF" notes exceedingly rare and valuable.

Please notice that the "p" following proof note Pick numbers (P#:) refers to the "Proof" status of this special note.  

But what exactly is a "proof" note, you may ask. A proof banknote is one that is printed to test the engraved printing plates to see if the plates are appropriate and at least adequate (or not) for putting that currency item into full production.

Proudly, Treasuredstocks.com has excellent examples of PROOF Currency notes -- US and Foreign.  Call us at 870-670-4255 or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into Currency Note Set collection. 

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

Why Hansatsu Notes are also known as Bookmark Notes ...

Japanese Hansatsu or Bookmark notes

Shoguns were military leaders who dominated Japanese society from the 16th century until 1868. During this time, a coin shortage prompted local clans, merchants and banks to issue paper currency, in a varity of colors and sizes. These notes were called Hansatsu or bookmark notes.

These long and narrow notes are considered one of the most distinctive Japanese currency.

Printed with woodblock’s on high quality paper; Hansatsu was crafted by artisans who signed an oath of secrecy in blood. Each traditional note reflects a lost art form and shows flora, fauna or mythical figures in true Japanese style. Many also show vermilion validation stamps.

1800s Japan Hansatsu, Local Issue "Bookmark" Money PCGS 30 Very Fine


Proudly, Treasuredstocks.com has excellent examples of WORLD Currency notes from past and current nations. Call us at 870-670-4255 or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into World Paper Currency  set collection. 

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

French Somaliland -- Where are you? What are you?

Rare currency notes from French Somaliland

 1927 French Somaliland Banque de l'Indo-Chine 500 Francs PMG 64 Choice UNC Pick #:9a

Size Dimensions (excluding sealed grading sleeve):  ~ 8 5/8 inches wide by 6 inches high 

French Somaliland was a French Colony in the Horn of Africa. In 1967, French Somaliland was renamed the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas and, in 1977, it became the

independent country of Djibouti. 

Now is a great time to build a collection of currency notes from Nations no longer in existence. Please call us; let us help you with this exciting and historical endeavor. 

Proudly, Treasuredstocks.com has excellent examples of this and many other highly collectible Currency Notes -- US and Foreign.  Call us at 870-670-4255 or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into Currency Note Set collection. 

Also, 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

The Devil is -- indeed -- in the Details: Canadian Money Mis-step

Devil’s face Canadian notes

The "Devil's Face" relates to a huge media blitz that occurred immediately after the first printing of this note. 

Someone noticed the face of a devil embedded within the hair of the queen (front of the note in the queen's hair). Because of this outcry, Canada stopped printing the image and subsequent note and came up with a new replacement image. 

Thus, the "Devil's Face" Canadian Currency notes are extremely rare and highly collectible.


Proudly, Treasuredstocks.com has excellent examples of this and many other highly collectible Currency Notes -- US and Foreign.  Call us at 870-670-4255 or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com  for help and support, as you venture into Currency Note Set collection. 

Also, 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

St. Anthony, Idaho -- NBN description

Idaho National Bank Notes – St. Anthony

Historically, the Idaho Territory was launched under President Abraham Lincoln. Idaho was the 43^rd state to join the union and became part of the United States back on 3 July, 1890. 

These dates are significant because Saint Anthony is the county seat for Fremont County and Fremont County, Idaho was the very first county created immediately after Idaho entered the Union -- organized by the legislature in 1893. Fremont County was named after the famous Western American surveyor and explorer, John C Fremont. Having been officially recognized in 1888, Saint Anthony was established years prior to Idaho’s statehood and the instituting of Fremont County.

Located in Eastern Idaho, Saint Anthony, Idaho is home for the world-famous Saint Anthony Sand Dunes which provide sport enthusiasts with camping, horseback riding and over 10,000 acres of dunes with elevations up to 400 feet. Saint Anthony (the largest city in Fremont County) and Fremont County, Idaho are just minutes away from Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

On the Treasuredstocks.com web site, I have the following Idaho based National Bank Notes (alphabetical order): Ashton; Blackfoot; Boise; Caldwell; Idaho Falls; Lewiston; Malad City; Nampa; Parma; Preston; Saint Anthony; Salmon; Shoshone; Twin Falls; Wallace; and Weiser

At the time of this National Bank Note printing (series 1929), Saint Anthony, Idaho had a population of 2,778. That population has now increased to 3,542. St. Anthony is nearly a mile high with an above sea level elevation of 5,260 feet.

1929 $10 Type 1 Commercial National Bank of Saint Anthony, Idaho PCGS 40 Extremely Fine

Idaho based National Bank Notes 

are rare; Idaho based  

Red Seal National Bank Notes are even more scarce.

Take a quick look in your wallet and you may find real Idaho gold!

If anyone out there is from or has visited Saint Anthony, Idaho, please post a comment.

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For more information and stunning examples of National Bank Notes, visit treasuredstocks.com or call me, Jeff Smith at 870-670-4255

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. Please contact us at 870-670-4255 or email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com     
We look forward to serving you.

Idaho National Bank Notes - Idaho Falls

 Idaho Falls (Southeast Idaho)
National Bank Notes of Idaho 

 

On the Treasuredstocks.com web site, you will find the following rare and highly collectible Idaho-based National Bank Notes (alphabetical order):  Ashton; Blackfoot; Boise; Caldwell; Idaho Falls; Lewiston; Malad City; Nampa; Parma; Preston; Saint Anthony; Salmon; Shoshone; Twin Falls; Wallace;  Weiser, and others.

The state of Idaho (became a state in 1890, our nation's  43rd state) had 86 national currency issuing charters in 56 towns. There are approximately 1,120 Idaho national bank notes known, ranking it the 6th scarcest state just edging out Nevada at #7.  Six charters have bank notes that are unknown.

Located in Southeast Idaho, Idaho Falls, Idaho is the county seat for Bonneville County, Idaho. Idaho Falls is considered the largest city in Eastern Idaho. 

At the time of printing of this rare Red Seal National Bank Note (1929), the population of Idaho Falls was 9,429. These numbers have increased to 56,813 persons (for the 2010 Census statistics).  

Pocatello, Idaho has 54,255 residents. Pocatello is about an hour south of Idaho Falls, off of Interstate 15.

Historically, the Idaho Territory was launched in 1863 under President Abraham Lincoln. Idaho was the 43^rd state to join the union and became part of the United States back on 3 July, 1890.

Idaho Falls, Idaho was founded in 1864 (immediately following official recognition of Idaho as a Territory) and incorporated in 1891—one year after Idaho became a state. It is 4,705 feet above sea level. Idaho Falls was named after the water rapids seen below the Taylor Bridge, at the site of Taylor’s crossing on the Montana Trail.

The Bank of Idaho Falls was a private bank that opened its doors two years after statehood in 1892. In 1903, it was chartered in the state of Idaho as the American National Bank. Among banks still operating in 1991, West One Bank, started in 1892 as the Bank of Idaho Falls, and chartered in 1903 as the American National Bank.

Idaho based National Bank Notes are rare; Idaho based Red Seal National Bank Notes are even more scarce. Take a quick look in your wallet and you may find real Idaho Gold!

If anyone out there is from or has visited Idaho Falls, Idaho or Bonneville County, Idaho, please post a comment. 

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From 1863 to 1935, National Bank Notes (NBN) currency were issued by banks throughout the US and its territories. After US banks with a federal charter deposited bonds in the U.S. Treasury, they would be able to issue National Bank Notes. Importantly, the US Federal government would back the value of these bank-issued National Bank Notes.

National Bank Notes were retired as a currency in the 1930s during the Great Depression. They were subsequently merged into Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes, and United States Notes.