On July 10, 1929, after years of discussions, the first of the current, reduced size notes were placed in circulation. In order to cut costs on printing paper money, it was decided that millions of dollars could be saved if currency was reduced 25% in size. Also, it was a way for the government to have more uniformity in the look of its currency.
Small Size
Fr No. | Denom | Type | Date | Grade | Price |
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2306 | $1 | North Africa | 1935A | PMG 66EPQ | $535 |
A high grade, beautiful North Africa. Very bright paper, bold and vivid inks as well as broad margins all around […] View Note | |||||
2307 | $5 | North Africa | 1934A | CH AU | $345 |
A broadly margined and desirable $5 North Africa with all the eye appeal of a Gem CU. Bright background with […] View Note | |||||
2309 | $10 | North Africa | 1934A | PMG 58EPQ | $285 |
A bright and boldly inked North Africa with vivid yellow seal. Margins all around on this well embossed example with […] View Note | |||||
2309 | $10 | North Africa | 1934A | CH AU | $250 |
A desirable $10 North Africa with vivid inks on front and back, as well as pleasing centering. View Note | |||||
2400 | $10 | Gold Certificate | 1928 | AU | $685 |
A pleasing AU with deep yellow seal and serial numbers. Margins all around. View Note | |||||
2404 | $50 | Gold Certificate | 1928 | PMG 35EPQ | $1975 |
A desirable $50 Gold in mid-grade CH VF with Exceptional Paper Quality noted by PMG. Bright paper with vivid overprints […] View Note |