January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23

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Federal Reserve Notes - $20

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587    Fr-2050-C*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2050-D*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note; and Fr-2050-G*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Three evenly circulated replacement notes. Lot of 3 notes. Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 

Early Cleveland Star Note

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588    Fr-2050-D*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. A choice Star Note with vivid colors. One of the more available Stars from this series. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.
 

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589    Fr-2050-D. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Notes from Drew Cary's home town. Lot of 3 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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590    Fr-2050-D. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Three very nice notes that well centered. Lot of 3 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $275-375.
 

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591    Fr-2050-E*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. A very scarce District in a replacement note and we are fortunate to have two notes from here. Bright note with just a few too many folds to be called Extra Fine. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-900.
 

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592    Fr-2050-E.* 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Nice margins on this scarce replacement note. Too bad it has been pressed slightly. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.
 

Important Star Note

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593    Fr-2050-F*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Extremely remarkable note, with a low serial number in addition to being a major rarity. Color and embossing a blind person could see and feel. With less than a dozen reported to date, few reach the condition of this note. Worthy of a premium bid for a trophy of a note. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.
 

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594    Fr-2050-F. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2050-J. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Choice Almost Uncirculated; two Fr-2050-I. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, Very Fine and Fine; two Fr-2051-F. 1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, Almost Uncirculated; Fr-2051-G. 1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Choice Almost Uncirculated; Fr-2051-J. 1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Almost Uncirculated.. Lot of 8 notes.
Estimated Value $600-800.
 

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595    Fr-2050-G. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2050-I. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note; and Fr-2050-J. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Lot of 3 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 

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596    Fr-2050-G. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Three notes from the same pack. Each is very nice. Lot of 3 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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597    Fr-2050-G*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Dark paper; Fr-2050-H*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Very Good+; Fr-2050-I*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Fine.. Lot of 3 notes. Very Good to Fine.
Estimated Value $600-900.
 

Minneapolis Monster

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598    Fr-2050-I*. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. With lots of eye appeal and good centering, we like this note the more we look at it. A great note from one of the most collected Federal Reserve Districts. Being slightly pressed does not detract from this most important rarity. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,500.
 

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599    Fr-2050-L. 1928, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. A trio of notes from the city next to the bay. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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600    Fr-2051-B. 1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2051-F. 1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note; and a very scarce Fr-2051-J. 1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. The Kansas City note is bright with excellent centering. With only 113,900 notes printed, how many survived this nice. Lot of 3 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-800.
 

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601    Fr-2052-B. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Light Green Seal;. Two consecutive Fr-2052-D. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, Dark Green Seal; Fr-2052-H. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Light Green Seal. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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602    Fr-2052-B*. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Light Green Seal. Scarce in any grade, Stars from this series have all dried up. Very Fine or better.
Estimated Value $350-550.
 

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603    Fr-2052-G. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2052-I. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note; and to finish this lot off, two Fr-2052-J. 1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. All notes have Light Green Seals. Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

Light Green Seal Star

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604    Fr-2054-A*. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Light Green Seal. Impressive note that has rarity. Light Green Seals in general are scarce and when their replacement notes show up from time to time, they are usually very low grade. Superb colors with good centering. Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
 

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605    Fr-2054-A. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Together with two Fr-2054-B. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes; Fr-2054-D. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2054-H. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2054-I. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note. None of the notes are Mules. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-450.
 

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606    Fr-2054-A. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Together with three Fr-2054-F. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. The Boston is very much a light green seal, while the Atlanta notes are more of a transitional seal. Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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607    Fr-2054-B*. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note. An interesting group of Stars that include three different types of the 1934 series. First is the Light Green Seal in Very Fine as mentioned above. Next we have a Fr-2054-D*. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Dark Green Seal, Non-Mule and to finish us off, one Fr-2054-H*. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Mule. Both of the later notes grade Very Good. Lot of 3 notes.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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608    Fr-2054-E. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Four of them in Very Fine to Almost Uncirculated, all Mules; two Fr-2054-J. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, both Almost Uncirculated; four Fr-2055-E. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, Very Fine to Almost Uncirculated; Fr-2055-I. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note, About Extra Fine; Fr-2058-C. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Almost Uncirculated; Four Fr-2058-E. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, Almost Uncirculated; Fr-2058-I. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Almost Uncirculated.. Lot of 17 notes.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 

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609    Fr-2054-D. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note together with. Fr-2054-F. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note; two Fr-2054-I. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes; two Fr-2054-J. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. All notes are Mules. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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610    Fr-2054-F. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Mule, Late Plate 204. Respectable in every way. Plucked from circulation without any damage or repairs. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
 

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611    Fr-2054-G*. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. When we first laid eyes on one of these notes, it just looked spectacular and while it still is to look at, we feel that it is our duty to inform our bidders that the note does contain a very well hidden center fold. Now, some would easily grade the note Choice Uncirculated or better. We are unable to be so, ethically. It is a very pretty note, but it has a fold and therefore only Choice Almost Uncirculated. The other note is Very Fine.. Lot of 2 notes. Very Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-500.
 

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612    Fr-2054-H. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Fr-2054-I. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note; three Fr-2054-L. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. All have light green seals. The St Louis and Minneapolis notes are scarce. Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

Mule Late Plate 204

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613    Fr-2054-J. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Mule, Late Plate 204. With fresh-off-the-press look and feel, this note is one of about a dozen known in top condition. Late-finished plates have become, to a select group of collectors, a real market unto their own. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 
614    Fr-2054-J. 1934, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Mule, Late Plate 204. Just two serial numbers from the above note and just as nice. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 

Incredible 1934-A Late Finished Plate Replacement

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615    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Virtually impossible to obtain in any grade, you can toss away the catalogue on this note, as it is one of the finest, if not the finest specimen of this major rarity. Well centered with strong printing. Back plate: 204. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,750-2,250.
 

Striking 1934-A New York Star

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616    Fr-2055-B*. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Stellar replacement note with off-the-press freshness. If you are looking for a Star Note for type, may we suggest this little jewel. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-750.
 

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617    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Super run of ten consecutive notes, all being well centered. Lot of 10 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 

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618    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Four notes from the BA block and six notes from the BB block. Lot of 10 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-600.
 

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619    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Seven notes total with six making up a half cut sheet. Lot of 7 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-450.
 

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620    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Fresh with good centering. Lot of 9 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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621    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. All from the BA block. Lot of 9 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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622    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Five very nice consecutive notes and a stray. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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623    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Delightful half-cut sheet of notes that have that "fresh pack" look and smell of new money. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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624    Fr-2055-B along with Fr-2056-B. 1934-A & 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Three notes, all from the same pack. The lowest of the serial numbers is a 1934-B note, while the others are 1934-A notes. We hope someone was smart enough to see this and pulled the change over pair out. Total number of notes in lot: 3. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125-150.
 

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625    Fr-2055-B*. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Mule. Eye-catching in every way and no one has tried to improve the note. Seems like it was taken from circulation yesterday. Back plate:283. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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626    Fr-2055-B. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Late Plate 204. This note is the lowest serial number shown in Oakes catalogue. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
 

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627    Fr-2055-D. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Fr-2055-E. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note; three Fr-2055-F. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $325-425.
 

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628    Fr-2055-E. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Mule;. Together with eight Fr-2055-E. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, all Mules. Lot of 9 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-750.
 

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629    Fr-2055-E*. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2055-G*. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2055-L*. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. All are Non-Mules and are clean without problems. Nice group of Star Notes. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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630    Fr-2055-G. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Four consecutive notes that are very fresh and original. Choice Uncirculated; Fr-2055-L. 1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, one is Choice Uncirculated and the other is graded by CGA. Lot of 7 notes. CGA graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 65.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

RARE Change Over Pair

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631    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Back Plate 204. This is the first we have seen of this rare pair. While some say a changeover is used for just series, this is not quite true. Plates and types of plates are also used as changeover. This pair of notes, to the best of our knowlege is the only pair of late finish plate to non-late finish plate changeover pair. Lot of 2 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-1,250.
 

Fantastic Run of Late Finish Plate 204 with Change

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632    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Back Plate 204. The first in our series of notes leading up to the Change-Over Pair. A super note. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-650.
 

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633    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Back Plate 204. As nice as any of the others in this group. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-650.
 

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634    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Back Plate 204. As nice as they come. You will indeed like this little jewel. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-650.
 

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635    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Back Plate 204. Well centered with good colors and an extra spot of ink under the first "1" in the upper right serial number. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-650.
 

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636    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Back Plate 204. Four full margins with deep colors make this as well as the other notes so nice. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-650.
 

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637    Fr-2056-B. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Total of five notes, with four having consecutive serial numbers. Lot of 5 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

Richmond Replacement Note

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638    Fr-2056-E*. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. An excellent note with sharp corners, fantastic colors and one very faint center fold. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-750.
 

Popular Minneapolis District

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639    Fr-2056-I*. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Well-centered note with just a light fold or two and some handling. Very scarce. Almost Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-750.
 

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640    Fr-2056-E. 1934-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Uncirculated; Fr-2057-G. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Choice Uncirculated; Fr-2057-H. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Choice Uncirculated; Fr-2057-I. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Choice Uncirculated; Fr-2057-J. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Choice Uncirculated; and two Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes, one Choice Uncirculated and one graded by CGA as Gem Uncirculated 65. Lot of 7 notes.
Estimated Value $400-500.
 

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641    Fr-2057-A. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Together with a pair Fr-2057-A. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Old backs with "White House" and not "The White House". Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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642    Fr-2057-B 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2057-D. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2057-G. 1934-F, $20 Federal Reserve Note; three Fr-2057-G. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. All notes are of the "new back" variety. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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643    Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Six old backs. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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644    Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Four of them; Fr-2057-G. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2057-L. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. All have the old backs. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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645    Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Nice selection of notes having the "New Backs". Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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646    Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Almost a consecutive run with just a few notes missing in between. New backs. Lot of 7 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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647    Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Three real nice notes and one that could be better centered. Old backs. Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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648    Fr-2057-B. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Old backs. Lot of 4 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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649    Fr-2057-C*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. In Fine with some light stains on the back; Fr-2057-D*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, pressed Very Good; scarce Fr-2057-K*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, Fine with stains on the left side of the note. We note the taller trees and shrubbery on the back. Lot of 3 notes.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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650    Fr-2057-D*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note, New Back Star. Scarce note that looks Choice Uncirculated at first glance, but under closer inspection we see a few faults. While the note has been flattened, the serial numbers have been reembossed to deceive the unsuspecting collector, and while this is a small problem, the note itsself is still very bright. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-450.
 

Important Replacement Note

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651    Fr-2057-G*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. One of the nicest 1934-B $20 replacement notes that we have ever seen. Outstanding margins, great color along with what appears to be great paper surfaces make this note so fine. CGA graded Choice Uncirculated 64.
Estimated Value $500-750.
 

Old Back Star Note

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652    Fr-2057-G*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. A peach of a note with the look of a Gem. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-750.
 

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653    Fr-2057-G. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Together with Fr-2057-I. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Lot of 5 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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654    Fr-2057-G*. 1934-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. About Fine only being kept out of a Very Fine, by a red mark and a light stain. Scarce note. About Fine.
Estimated Value $100-200.
 

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655    Fr-2058-A. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note;. Fr-2058-C. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note; two Fr-2058-D. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2058-E. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2058-F. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note.. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.
 

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656    Fr-2058-D*. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note togethere with. Fr-2058-E*. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Two very scarce Star Notes. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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657    Fr-2058-G. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Notes. Three in successive order and one single; Fr-2058-H. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note; Fr-2058-I. 1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note.. Lot of 6 notes. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.