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My attempt at collecting the top 100 notes as ranked in the coffee table "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" by Bowers/Sundman. I know I will never be able to complete this set but for me the thrill of collecting is the chase so maybe that's a good thing.

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Slot NameSlot CommentCertification #Note InfoCountryGradePhoto
Greenback #31 in the top 100. The Greenbacks were the first Federally issued notes 1017465-001 $1 1862 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
2 dollar Greenback #88 in the top 100. 1036873-003 $2 1862 Large SizeUnited States64 EPQ
5 dollar Greenback #32 in the top 100. 1004409-003 $5 1863 Large SizeUnited States66 EPQ
1 dollar Rainbow #41 in the top 100 notes. The beautiful multicolored paper was introduced as an anti counterfeiting measure. 1016488-004 $1 1869 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
2 dollar Rainbow #40 in the top 100. 1005121-001 $2 1869 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
5 dollar Rainbow #47 in the top 100. 1004342-001 $5 1869 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
10 dollar Rainbow #71 in the top 100. 8000633-001 $10 1869 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
series 1875 Ace #45 in the top 100 1022545-003 $1 Original National Bank NotesUnited States65 EPQ
series 1875 Lazy Deuce #4 in the top 100. Classic design and very rare in uncirculated condition. 1044502-002 $2 1875 National Bank NotesUnited States65 EPQ
series 1875 5 dollar #29 in the top 100. 1105386-001 $5 1875 National Bank NotesUnited States63 EPQ
5 dollar Brownback #33 in the top 100. 1015164-002 $5 1882 Brown Back National Bank NotesUnited States64 EPQ
Martha #50 in the top 100. 1017481-002 $1 1891 Large SizeUnited States66 EPQ
Hancock #73 in the top 100. 1044502-003 $2 1886 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
Morgan Back #21 in the top 100. A collector favorite with crossover appeal to coin collectors. 1142611-001 $5 1886 Large SizeUnited States64 EPQ
Black Eagle #16 in the top 100. 1017465-004 $1 1899 Large SizeUnited States67 EPQ
1899 silver deuce #67 in the top 100 1017481-004 $2 1899 Large SizeUnited States66 EPQ
5 dollar Chief #10 in the top 100 and a longtime collector favorite. 1074129-006 $5 1899 Large SizeUnited States66 EPQ
1 dollar Educational #7 in the top 100 "History Instructing Youth"another widely recognized classic. 1016601-001 $1 1896 Large SizeUnited States67 EPQ
5 dollar Educational #5 in the top 100 "Electricity Presenting Light To The World" Considered by many to be the most beautiful US note. The "High relief" of the currency side of numismatics. 1001825-005 $5 1896 Large SizeUnited States67 EPQ
10 dollar Tombstone #85 in the top 100. 1144481-002 $10 1891 Large SizeUnited States64
Marble Edge # 79 in the top 100. The vivid polychromatic paper used in these notes was chosen by Ben Franklin and brought from France as an anti counterfeiting measure. 1085001-001 $20 May 10, 1775 Colonial NotesUnited StatesAU 50
Spinner fractional # 51 in the top 100 and the only fractional in the listing. 1017496-008 Fractional Currency
50 Cent Fractional Currency
United States66 EPQ
Bison #6 in the top 100 and another classic design favored by collectors. 1018818-001 $10 1901 Large SizeUnited States64 EPQ
10 dollar Gold Certificate #98 in the top 100. 1142059-001 $10 1907 Large SizeUnited States64 EPQ
100 dollar FRN #34 in the top 100. 1024109-004 Federal Reserve Note Atlanta
$100 Large Size
United States66 EPQ
Battleship #22 in the top 100. 1036605-003 $2 1918 Large SizeUnited States66 EPQ
Porthole #30 in the top 100. 1074415-011 $5 1923 Large SizeUnited States66 EPQ
Poker Chip #46 in the top 100. 1134024-020 $10 1923 Large SizeUnited States65 EPQ
Sword In Hand #94 in the top 100. This powerful vignette was created and engraved by Paul Revere. 1085058-001 24 Shillings August 18, 1775 Colonial NotesUnited StatesVF 25
Dixie #86 in the top 100. 1017430-001 Louisiana New Orleans ""DIX"" Note
$10 Obsolete Bank Note
United States65 EPQ
20 dollar Technicolor #9 in the top 100. With it's vivid sunset gold coloring this design is a visual treat to behold. 1182238-001 Gold Certificate
$20 Large Size
United States64 EPQ
Hawaii note #65 in the top 100. This WW2 emergency issue has the Hawaii overprint. 1005175-019 Hawaii - WWII Emergency Issue
$1 Small Size
United States67 EPQ
North Africa #77 in the top 100. This note with its bright yellow seal was issued for use by US troops fighting in North Africa. 1044502-001 $1 1935A Small SizeUnited States67 EPQ
One Sixth Fugio #43 in the top 100 U.S. Currency notes. This odd denomination is notable for it's curious mis-spelling of Currencey on the face. The design elements were created by Ben Franklin. 1190159-002 $1/6 February 17, 1776 Colonial NotesUnited States64 EPQ
10,000 gold certificate 8038600-001 Gold Certificate
$10,000 Large Size
United States64
10 red seal  
1890 treasury note  


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