One Thousand Dollar Note
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Portrait: Alexander Hamilton
Drescription: The 1918 $1,000 Federal Reserve Note is a large-size currency note featuring a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the front (obverse) and a bald eagle on the back (reverse). These rare, blue-sealed notes were primarily used for bank-to-bank transactions, often bearing the seal of one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks.
Key Features and Design:
Obverse (Front): Features a portrait of Alexander Hamilton in an oval frame. It bears a blue Treasury seal and blue serial numbers. Text includes "FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE" and "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS".
Reverse (Back): Displays an engraving of a bald eagle facing left with wings spread, sometimes perched on a flag.
Series & Characteristics: Part of the large-size note series of 1918. These notes were issued by various Federal Reserve banks, with Cleveland (Fr. 1133-D) being a notable example.
Rarity: Due to their high face value and age, these notes are considered rare, with values often exceeding $5,000–$10,000+ depending on condition, making them highly collectible.
These notes were authorized by the Federal Reserve Act and are technically still legal tender, though rarely circulated.
Drescription: The 1918 $1,000 Federal Reserve Note is a large-size currency note featuring a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the front (obverse) and a bald eagle on the back (reverse). These rare, blue-sealed notes were primarily used for bank-to-bank transactions, often bearing the seal of one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks.
Key Features and Design:
Obverse (Front): Features a portrait of Alexander Hamilton in an oval frame. It bears a blue Treasury seal and blue serial numbers. Text includes "FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE" and "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS".
Reverse (Back): Displays an engraving of a bald eagle facing left with wings spread, sometimes perched on a flag.
Series & Characteristics: Part of the large-size note series of 1918. These notes were issued by various Federal Reserve banks, with Cleveland (Fr. 1133-D) being a notable example.
Rarity: Due to their high face value and age, these notes are considered rare, with values often exceeding $5,000–$10,000+ depending on condition, making them highly collectible.
These notes were authorized by the Federal Reserve Act and are technically still legal tender, though rarely circulated.