An Extraordinary and Highly Collectible Pair of United States One-Dollar Bills

This listing features an extraordinary and highly collectible pair of United States one-dollar bills. Included are a 1974 Series note with serial number H 00060060 C and a 1977 Series note with serial number H 00060060 A, both originating from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as indicated by the H prefix in their serial numbers. The bills are preserved in clear protective sleeves and exhibit crispness with strong printing, suggesting uncirculated or lightly circulated condition.

What makes this pairing truly remarkable is that these two notes from different series years share the exact same serial number, 00060060. The suffix letters A and C indicate sequential production runs, making this a matching serial number pair, a rare anomaly that is highly prized among collectors of United States currency.

What Is a Matching Serial Number Pair?

In United States currency production, each Federal Reserve note is intended to have a unique serial number for identification purposes. However, due to printing anomalies, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, or BEP, has occasionally produced notes with duplicate serial numbers, either within the same series or across different series.

Matching serial numbers across different series can occur when identical serials appear in consecutive production runs of later series. The BEP's Washington D.C. and Fort Worth facilities have sometimes printed notes with overlapping serial number ranges, resulting in this rare occurrence. As one expert noted, duplicating a pair like this is no small accomplishment.

Matching serial number pairs across different series are highly prized among collectors. They represent an extraordinary occurrence that connects two distinct print series, making them a unique addition to any collection. The value of such pairs is significantly enhanced when both notes are preserved in top-tier condition.

Historical Context

The 1974 Series One Dollar Federal Reserve Note features the signatures of Francine I. Neff as Treasurer and William E. Simon as Secretary of the Treasury. This series marked the first major series-year change since 1969, as the signature combination of Simon and Neff prompted a full series designation rather than a letter suffix.

The 1977 Series One Dollar Federal Reserve Note features the signatures of Azie Taylor Morton as Treasurer and W. Michael Blumenthal as Secretary of the Treasury. This series features the historic signature of Azie Taylor Morton, the first African American to serve as Treasurer of the United States.

Both series feature the iconic portrait of George Washington on the obverse and the Great Seal of the United States on the reverse. They represent an era of design stability in United States currency, with the classic green Treasury seal defining modern American paper money. Fancy serial number collecting, including matching pairs, radar, repeater, and binary patterns, has grown into one of the most popular sectors of modern currency collecting.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 1 Dollar
Series Included: 1974 and 1977
Serial Number: 00060060, both notes
Suffix Letters: A and C
Federal Reserve District: H, St. Louis
1974 Signatures: Neff and Simon
1977 Signatures: Morton and Blumenthal

Why This Pair Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This is a matching serial number pair, a rare anomaly where two notes from different series share the exact same serial number. Both notes originate from the St. Louis district, indicated by the H prefix. They are in premium condition, exhibiting crispness and strong printing suggesting uncirculated or lightly circulated condition. They feature an iconic design with the classic portrait of George Washington and the Great Seal of the United States. Most of all, matching serial number pairs are highly prized by collectors and represent an extraordinary occurrence that connects two distinct print series.

These notes are more than currency. They are a rare paired anomaly in American paper money, offering a matching serial number across two distinct series. For the discerning collector, they represent a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Pairs of this caliber do not appear often. Place your bid and secure this remarkable piece of history for your collection.

Dimensions:
Height 2.61, Width 6.14, Depth 0.0043 inches
Weight 0.0022 lbs

Condition:
Very Good - Excellent. The bills appear crisp with no visible folds, tears, or significant discoloration. They have been preserved in clear plastic sleeves. Serial numbers are clear and legible.

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• Low Estimate: 500.00
• High Estimate: 1000.00