$10 Lucky Lion-Lucky Money note

Item:  $10 Lucky Lion

Type:  Lucky Money Collection

Price:  $28.88 ($26.88 for quantities of 25 more)

Denomination:  $10

Series:  2003

District:  New York (B)

Issue date:  December 15, 2010

Serial number range: (unknown)Number of individual notes issued:  8,888Number of sets issued:  n/a

BEP Description:  The “Lucky Lion” features a crisp uncirculated Series 2003 $10 Federal Reserve Note with a serial number beginning with “8888.”  This lucky money note is attractively presented in a decorative folder capturing the significance of Chinese numerology and is encased in a protective, clear, acid-free polymer sleeve. 

Only 8,888 available for sale.

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Series 2009 $10 Uncut Currency Sheets (Chicago Bank)

  

Item:  Series 2009 $10 Uncut Currency Sheets-Chicago Bank

Type:  Uncut Currency

Price:  $69.90, $127, $249 (4-sheet, 8-sheet, 16-sheet)

Denomination:  $10

Series:  2009

District(s):  Chicago

Issue date:  December 2010

Number of sets issued:  (unknown)

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: (unknown)

BEP Description:  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is proud to present the Series 2009 $10 Uncut Currency Sheets bearing the signatures of U.S. Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner and U.S. Treasurer, Rosie Rios.

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2011 $2 Double Deuce set

Item:  2011 $2 Double Deuce Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $34.95 ($29.95 for quantities of 25 or more sets)

Denomination:  $2

Series:  2003A

District(s):  Minneapolis (I) and Kansas City (J)

Issue date:  December 6, 2010

Number of sets issued:  5,000

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: (unknown)

BEP Description:  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing proudly presents the "2011 $2 Double Deuce Set."

Limited to 5,000 sets worldwide, this set features two Series 2003A $2 notes, one each from the Minneapolis and Kansas City Federal Reserve Banks. Each note features matching serial numbers beginning with "2011xxxxD." This set is attractively packaged in a tri-fold presentation folder with each note protected by a clear acid-free polymer sleeve.

Own a part of currency history by purchasing the "2011 $2 Double Deuce Set" during the pre-release period (December 6, 2010 – January 6, 2011).

There is a limit of 25 sets per household during the pre-release period. After the pre-release period expires, household purchase restrictions will be waived.

The "2011 $2 Double Deuce Set" is $34.95. Bulk pricing will be available at $29.95 for quantities of 25 or more sets.

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2003 $2 Evolutions Matching Set

Item:  2003 $2 Evolutions Matching Set

Type:  Evolutions Collection

Price:  (unknown)

Denomination:  $2

Series:  2003

District(s):  Minneapolis (I)

Issue date:  (unknown)

Number of sets issued:  2,000

Serial number range: I00002101 to I00004100Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

BEP Description:  This set features, for the first time ever, a crisp, uncirculated Series 2003 $2 note and $2 star note with MATCHING LOW SERIAL NUMBERS representing the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

Misc.:  A quote from the BEP website: “Due to an extremely high volume of phone and internet orders, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing sold out of the $2 Evolutions within the first 30 minutes of the release date of 8:00 AM EDT on July 27, 2005.”

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2009 $2 Single Note Collection

Item:  2009 $2 Single Note Collections

Type:  Single Note Collections

Price:  $79.50 (complete set) and $7.95 (individual)

Denomination:  $2

Series:  2003A

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  (unknown)

Number of sets issued:  6,000

Number of individual notes issued:  (unknown)

Serial number range: (unknown)

BEP Description:  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is excited to celebrate the year 2009 by offering the 2009 $2 Single Note Collection.  This collection features one Series 2003A $2 note from 10 of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks (excluding the Minneapolis and Kansas City Districts) with a serial number beginning with “2009xxxxD.”  This subscription is limited to 6,000 sets worldwide and features one note with non-matching serial numbers from 10 of the available Federal Reserve Banks.  Notes are available for purchase individually by Federal Reserve Bank designation.

Misc.: 

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$10 We The People Collection

Item:  $10 We The People Collection

Type:  New Color of Money Collection

Price:  $359.40 (complete set) and $35.00

Denomination:  $10

Series:  2004A

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  (unknown)

Number of sets issued:  3,000

Number of individual notes issued:  (unknown)

Serial number range: (unknown)

BEP Description:  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing proudly presents the “We the People - Series 2004A $10 Collection” Subscription Program.  Limited to 3,000 sets worldwide, this collection features one $10 note from each of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks with the LOWEST SERIAL NUMBERS available.  Each of the colorful Series 2004A $10 notes offered in this collection was one of the first 3,500 redesigned new "Color of Money" notes issued from each Federal Reserve Bank.  Each note is protected by a clear, acid-free, polymer sleeve in an attractive folder representative of the corresponding Federal Reserve District.  Purchase the entire 12 note collection (non-matching serial numbers) or individually by Federal Reserve Bank designation.

Misc.: 

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$5 Lincoln Freedom Collection

Item:  $5 Lincoln Freedom Collection

Type:  New Color of Money Collection

Price:  $299.40 (complete set) and $29.95

Denomination:  $5

Series:  2006

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  (unknown)

Number of sets issued:  2,000

Number of individual notes issued:  (unknown)

Serial number range: (unknown)

BEP Description:  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing proudly presents the Lincoln Freedom Collection – Series 2006 $5 Note.  Limited to 2,000 sets worldwide, this collection features one $5 note from each of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks with the LOWEST SERIAL NUMBERS available.  Each of the colorful Series 2006 $5 notes offered in this collection was one of the first 3,500 redesigned "New Color of Money" notes issued from each Federal Reserve Bank.  Each note is protected by a clear, acid-free polymer sleeve in an attractive folder representative of the corresponding Federal Reserve District.  Purchase the entire 12 note collection (non-matching serial numbers) or individually by Federal Reserve Bank designation.

Misc.: 

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Designs in Motion Series 2001 and 2004 Matching Set



Item:  Designs in Motion Series 2001 and 2004 Matching Set

Type:  Designs in Motion

Price:  $135

Denomination:  $20

Series:  2001 and 2004

District(s):  Dallas (K)

Issue date:  (unknown)

Number of sets issued:  10,000

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: (unknown)

BEP Description:  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing takes tremendous pride in presenting to you "DESIGNS IN MOTION."  This set features for the first time ever, crisp, uncirculated Series 2001 and 2004 $20 notes with MATCHING LOW SERIAL NUMBERS representing the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

"DESIGNS IN MOTION" features a beautifully illustrated booklet with a certificate authenticating your notes as genuine U.S. currency. This certificate is signed by the Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The booklet traces the advancements of our U.S. currency’s history through the evolution of the $20 note. This historical information, dating back to 1863, features full-color illustrations and a brief description of each note.

This limited edition set is professionally bound in a velvet-lined, leatherette presentation case. The notes are encapsulated in a hard plastic acid free clear protective cover, displaying both the face and back of the notes.

The evolution of the $20 is so rich and interesting; we have handsomely bound it all together for you within this set. It is our sincere wish that you be as proud to own this historic creation as we are to offer it to you.

Limited Edition of only 10,000 sets available worldwide.
  

Misc.:  Series 2001 and 2004 $20 notes with matching low serial numbers and Federal Reserve Bank designation

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$50 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Item:  $50 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $1,095

Denomination:  $50

Series:  2004

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  January 2006

Number of sets issued:  500

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: 00000350 to 00000851

BEP Description:  no data available

Misc.:  12 low-numbered matching serials.  Initially limited orders to a maximum of five sets per individual (charging $1,050 per set if five were ordered) but due to great demand the BEP split orders so as to provide the broadest and fairest distribution.

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All info under "Misc." in this blog entry:  Wishnatsky, Daniel. “Unlimited Fun.” Paper Money Values. November\December 2008, p23.

$20 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Item:  $20 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $695

Denomination:  $20

Series:  1996

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  June 1999

Number of sets issued:  2000                                   

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: 00000301 to 00000400 and 00000500 to 00002607

BEP Description:  no data available

Misc.:  Low-numbered 12 note matching Federal Reserve district set.  A number of the lower numbered notes in the 400 range were used for other BEP Special issues including the $20 Premium Historical Portfolio and the $20 Deluxe Notes.  All notes end in “A” suffix.

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All info under "Misc." in this blog entry:  Wishnatsky, Daniel. “Unlimited Fun.” Paper Money Values. November\December 2008, p23.

$10 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Item:  $10 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $595

Denomination:  $10

Series:  1995 and 1999

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  May 2001 (Series 1999) and June 2003 (Series 1995)

Number of sets issued:  2000                                   

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: 99999999 to 99997800 (Series 1995) and 99999999 to 99998000 (Series (1999)

BEP Description:  no data available

Misc.:  Matching high-numbered serials.  Offered initially as individual Series 1995 sets, the option was then added to purchase matching or individual Series 1999 sets thus the option to purchase 24 notes with the same serial number existed.  A lottery was held for the purchase of the Series 1995 and Series 1999 sets containing 12 notes each with serial number 99999999.

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All info under "Misc." in this blog entry:  Wishnatsky, Daniel. “Unlimited Fun.” Paper Money Values. November/December 2008, p23.

$5 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Item:  $5 Premium Federal Reserve Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $515

Denomination:  $5

Series:  1999

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  December 2000

Number of sets issued:  2000*

Number of individual notes issued:  n/a

Serial number range: 00000002 to 00000200 and 00000301 to 00002327

BEP Description:  no data available

Misc.:  Sent consists of 12 Series 1999 matching nonstar low-numbered serials.  Premium Set notes from the Atlanta district are missing the last “S” in “United States.”

*The BEP inadvertently issued sets 0000002A to 00000200A in addition to the official issue.

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All info under "Misc." in this blog entry:  Wishnatsky, Daniel. “Unlimited Fun.” Paper Money Values. November\December 2008, p23.

$2 Federal Reserve Set

Item:  $2 Federal Reserve Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $495.00 (set), $9.95 (individual note)

Denomination:  $2

Series:  2003

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  November 2004

Number of sets issued:  2,000

Number of individual notes issued:  13,899

Serial number range:  00000001* to 00002100* (Complete District Sets), 0002101* to 00016000* (Individual notes)

BEP Description:  no data available

Misc.:   It is the only set ever issued by the BEP with notes beginning with serial number 00000001*.  The BEP held a lottery for the set bearing the serial number 00000001*.

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All info under "Misc." in this blog entry:  Wishnatsky, Daniel. “Unlimited Fun.” Paper Money Values. November\December 2008, pp 23-24.

Recommended Reading

Below are some books worthy of your bookshelf:



Standard Catalog of U.S. Paper Money (Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money)


A Guide Book of United States Paper Money 2nd Ed. (Official Red Book)


Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money - 1928-Date


Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money


Comprehensive Catalog of U.S. Paper Money: All United States Federal Currency Since 1812

$2 Premium Millennium Federal Reserve Set

Item:  $2 Premium Millennium Federal Reserve Set

Type:  Premium Sets

Price:  $495.00 (set), $6.95 (individual note)

Denomination:  $2

Series:  1995

District(s):  Boston (A), New York (B), Philadelphia (C), Cleveland (D), Richmond (E), Atlanta (F), Chicago (G), St. Louis (H), Minneapolis (I), Kansas City (J), Dallas (K), San Francisco (L)

Issue date:  May 2000

Number of sets issued:  2,000

Number of individual notes issued:  7,994

Serial number range: 200000001* to 200002004* (Complete District Sets), 20002005* to 20009999* (Individual notes)

BEP Description:  no data available

Misc.:  This is the only Premium set whose serial number begins with a year (2000) and one of only two that consists entirely of star notes.  Sets 20000001* and 20002004* were sold jointly at auction in September 2007 for $12,650.  Except for the Atlanta Federal Reserve district, no other $2 star notes were ever issued for the Series 1995 issue.

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All info under "Misc." in this blog entry:  Wishnatsky, Daniel. “Unlimited Fun.” Paper Money Values. November\December 2008, p23.