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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Treasury Notes series of Large Size Notes in the U.S. Currency contains 18 distinct entries with CPG® values between $235.00 and $4,200,000.00.
Treasury notes, also called "coin notes," were authorized under the Legal Tender Act of July 14, 1890 and were issued as payment for silver bullion purchased by the Treasury Department. Therefore, these notes were backed by metal assets and redeemable in silver or gold coin.



These coin notes were issued in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, and $1,000 for Series 1890 and 1891. A $500 note was authorized and a plate made, but only one proof is known, and this denomination never entered circulation. The Series 1890 notes are particularly rare...

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Treasury Notes Value Range  
1890 $1 (Fr. 347)
$235.00
-
$23,000
$235.00 - $23,000
1890 $1 (Fr. 348)
$390
-
$42,000
$390 - $42,000
1890 $1 (Fr. 349)
$235.00
-
$29,000
$235.00 - $29,000
1890 $2 (Fr. 353)
$490
-
$72,000
$490 - $72,000
1890 $2 (Fr. 354)
$775
-
$60,000
$775 - $60,000
1890 $2 (Fr. 355)
$525
-
$83,000
$525 - $83,000
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1890 $5 (Fr. 359)
$360
-
$36,000
$360 - $36,000
1890 $5 (Fr. 360)
$2,500
-
$336,000
$2,500 - $336,000

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1890 $5 (Fr. 361)
$360
-
$18,000
$360 - $18,000
1890 $10 (Fr. 366)
$1,000
-
$30,000
$1,000 - $30,000
1890 $10 (Fr. 367)
$1,000
-
$78,000
$1,000 - $78,000
1890 $10 (Fr. 368)
$625
-
$33,500
$625 - $33,500
1890 $20 (Fr. 372)
$2,250
-
$138,000
$2,250 - $138,000
1890 $20 (Fr. 373)
$5,000
-
$42,000
$5,000 - $42,000
1890 $20 (Fr. 374)
$1,850
-
$84,000
$1,850 - $84,000
1890 $100 (Fr. 377)
$42,000
-
$432,000
$42,000 - $432,000
1890 $1,000 (Fr. 379a)
$1,800,000
-
$2,400,000
$1,800,000 - $2,400,000
1890 $1,000 (Fr. 379b)
$4,200,000
-
$4,200,000
$4,200,000 - $4,200,000
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1874 $50 PMG MS67

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1923 $1 PMG MS64

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1880 $5 PMG MS67

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1874 $50 PMG MS68

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1875 $50 PMG MS67

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1907 $5 PMG MS66

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1869 $50 PMG MS67

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Treasury Notes series of Large Size Notes in the U.S. Currency contains 18 distinct entries with CPG® values between $235.00 and $4,200,000.00.
Treasury notes, also called "coin notes," were authorized under the Legal Tender Act of July 14, 1890 and were issued as payment for silver bullion purchased by the Treasury Department. Therefore, these notes were backed by metal assets and redeemable in silver or gold coin.



These coin notes were issued in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, and $1,000 for Series 1890 and 1891. A $500 note was authorized and a plate made, but only one proof is known, and this denomination never entered circulation. The Series 1890 notes are particularly rare...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use