1918 $1 National Currency Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, VA fr-722 "Flying Eagle" Grades vf++. There are three different years found on series of 1918 one dollar bills. Despite also saying 1914 and 1913, these are referred to by collectors as 1918 federal reserve bank notes. Collectors have given this note the nickname of the “Flying Eagle.” The back of the note shows why the bill received its nickname. Keep in mind that series of 1918 one dollar federal reserve bank notes were issued for 12 different banks. The artwork will all be the same though. George Washington is on the left hand side of the bill. There is a blue seal on the right hand side of the bill and the serial numbers are in blue ink.