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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Numismatists world-wide are preserving history!

CURRENCY COLLECTIONS ARE “IN”

Investors turning to historical currency and certificates during uncertain economic times

As investors become increasingly concerned about economic uncertainty, they are turning to currency dealers like Treasured Stocks.com to help them invest in historical coins and currency.  They are increasingly aware of the huge value in creating currency collections.

Numismatists world-wide are finding both joy and financial reward while building coin and paper money collections. They seek out qualified, knowledgeable, and trustworthy currency dealers. 

“I’m finding more and more of my customers are calling me and asking me how they can start investing in currency collections,” explained Jeff Smith, Company President and CEO. “I spend hours on the phone educating new and even experienced enthusiasts as to the best currency and coin investments to make.” Smith also relates that some customers have had trouble finding reputable sources for their questions and purchases. 

“These coins and notes are living treasures,” reports Smith. “I look at these notes and see not only the financial impact they made but the political and social environments surrounding them.” Smith's favorite notes have been those with true historical significance. Among his treasures are a number of US-Based bank notes – the only ones known to exist in the world.

Understanding the history of each item is an important value consideration. So too is its condition. “One fold on a piece of currency will likely drop its value in half. Building collections is also important,” Smith continued. “Investors may be willing to bid higher for an item they need to complete a collection, as well as one that is extremely rare.”

Having won the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) “Best Military Certificates” award (consecutive, for the past 8 years), Smith knows a great deal about building coin and currency collections. A military veteran of the US Navy, Smith’s “US Military Payment Certificates are some of most artistic pieces of currency ever printed. A set such as this is the epitome for the true military collector. This entire set is remarkable and an impressive accomplishment,” wrote the Set Registry Managers from PCGS.

 

Smith agrees that one great way to learn about history and military conflicts is through currency and certificates.  However, before making any purchase, he recommends learning everything you can about the dealer as well as the coin or collection you want. That’s where expert staff at Treasuredstocks.com come in. “We want our customers to admire the beauty and history of the note, as much as the value. We are in the business of honoring and preserving that history" 

Besides the enjoyment of preserving history, hundreds of numismatists believe their financial investments in coins and currency are secure, even during economic confusion.

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 investor.

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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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