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$1 Large Legal Tender Note Fr. 40 |
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Legal Tender
$1 1923 Large Size |
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PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2449999-001
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Owner Comments
Series 1923 $1 Legal Tender Note (Fr # 40)
BANKNOTE DATA
* This note is from the A/B Block – the only non-star block for Series 1923 $1 Legal Tender Notes
NOTABLE ABOUT THIS NOTE
This was the last large size $1 Legal Tender note issued.
The 1923 series marked the end of the large size currency era in the United States. In 1928, all U.S. banknotes were redesigned and reduced to the smaller, modern size still used today.
SIGNS OF THE TIME
This note features a Speelman/White signature combination.
Harley V. Speelman was the 16th Register of the Treasury, serving from January 25, 1922 to September 30, 1927. He was appointed by President Warren G. Harding and served into the administration of President Calvin Coolidge.
Frank White was the 25th Treasurer of the United States, serving from May 2, 1921 to May 1, 1928. He was appointed by President Warren G. Harding and served into the administration of President Calvin Coolidge.
MEANWHILE, LEADING THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT...
Andrew W. Mellon was Secretary of the Treasury when this note was issued. He was the 49th Treasury Secretary, serving from March 4, 1921 to February 12, 1932. He was appointed by President Warren G. Harding and continued into the administrations of Presidents Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
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