Small Size

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.

  • Type



Fr No.DenomTypeDateGradePrice
1974-C$5FRN1977CH CU $85
FR 1974-C $5 FRN smallsize

A pleasing and boldly inked $5 1977 FRN from Philadelphia Federal Reserve.  Well-centered.

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2000$10FRN1928CH VF$175
FR 2000 $10 FRN smallsize

A deeply inked 1928 $10 on Atlanta “6” with pleasing margins all around.  Bright.

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2051-G$20FRN1928APMG 65EPQ$395
FR 2051-G $20 FRN smallsize

Of the 84 total notes graded by PMG, this is one of 13 graded PMG 65EPQ.  A vibrant example with […]

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2054-D$20FRN1934PMG 67$485
FR 2054-D $20 FRN smallsize

A tougher 1934 from Cleveland “D” district with broad and balanced margins all around, as well as bright paper and […]

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2057-Dob*$20FRN1934CPMG 65EPQ$735
FR 2057-Dob* $20 FRN smallsize

A beautiful Gem Star Note from Cleveland (“D”) district. Broad, balanced margins on front and back.

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2102-G$50FRN1934PCGS 64PPQ$350
FR 2102-G $50 FRN smallsize

A lovely Choice CU $50 1934 Dark Green Seal Fed.  Vividly inked and bright with Premium Paper Quality noted by […]

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2110-L$50FRN1950CPMG 63EPQ$245
FR 2110-L $50 FRN smallsize

A well inked example with margins all around and Exceptional Paper Quality noted by PMG.

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2163-F$100FRN1963APMG 67EPQ$485
FR 2163-F $100 FRN smallsize

Broad margins all around on this PMG Superb Gem note.  Vivid inks on front and back of this well embossed […]

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2211-Gdgsm$1000FRN1934PMG 25$3650
FR 2211-Gdgsm $1000 FRN smallsize

A desirable high denomination with margins all around.  This evenly circulated, problem free mule is well inked with dark green […]

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2300$1Hawaii1935ACH CU $285
FR 2300 $1 Hawaii smallsize

A well embossed Hawaii note with margins all around and bold inks on front and back.  Y-B Block

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2300$1Hawaii1935ACH CU $225
FR 2300 $1 Hawaii smallsize

This Choice CU Hawaii has deep brown seal and serial numbers, margins all around and bright paper.  Nicely embossed.

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2301m$5Hawaii1934PMG 65EPQ$1075
FR 2301m $5 Hawaii smallsize

A pleasing PMG GEM 65 $5 Hawaii Mule note with Exceptional Paper Quality noted.  Boldly inked and well embossed.

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2302$5Hawaii1934APMG 64EPQ$835
FR 2302 $5 Hawaii smallsize

A desirable type, this $5 1934A Hawaii note displays pleasing inks and balanced margins all around.  Exceptional Paper Quality is […]

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2306$1North Africa1935ACH CU $275
FR 2306 $1 North Africa smallsize
2306$1North Africa1935APCGS 64PPQ$350
FR 2306 $1 North Africa smallsize
2306$1North Africa1935APMG 65EPQ$435
FR 2306 $1 North Africa smallsize

A lovely $1 North Africa with deep blue numbers and vivid yellow seal.  GEM 65 with Exceptional Paper Quality noted […]

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2306$1North Africa1935ACH CU $235
FR 2306 $1 North Africa smallsize

A boldly inked $1 1935A North Africa note that is well centered and bright.

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2309$10North Africa1934APCGS 63$785
FR 2309 $10 North Africa smallsize

A bright and vividly inked $10 North Africa with Face Plate 86.  A scarcer variety of a widely collected type […]

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2309$10North Africa1934A PMG 66EPQ$1175
FR 2309 $10 North Africa smallsize

Balanced margins all around on this deeply inked North Africa.  Incredibly bright example with punch-thru embossing.  Exceptional Paper Quality is […]

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2400$$10 Gold Certificate1928VF$225
FR 2400 $$10  Gold Certificate smallsize

Margins all around on this Very Fine example with pleasing yellow overprints. Should be noted there is a small rust […]

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2402$20Gold Certificate1928PCGS 40 $575
FR 2402 $20 Gold Certificate smallsize

Balanced margins all around on this pleasing Gold Certificate.  Bright paper with deep yellow seal and serial numbers, as well […]

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