A Modern Note with a Historic Signature Pair and a Fancy Serial Number

This listing offers a remarkable and highly collectible piece of modern United States currency. It is a Series 2021 One Dollar Federal Reserve Note, a piece of modern American currency that is already historically significant. It features the dual signatures of Janet L. Yellen as Secretary of the Treasury and Lynn Malerba as United States Treasurer, the first time in United States history that two women's signatures have appeared together on Federal Reserve notes.

Making this note even more collectible is its serial number: L42369875 G. This is a classic example of a Broken Ladder, a popular variety of fancy serial number that collectors actively seek out.

Historical Context: The 2021 Series One Dollar Note

The Series 2021 One Dollar Federal Reserve Note represents a milestone in United States currency history. For the first time, the signatures of two women, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen and United States Treasurer Lynn Malerba, appear on the face of the bill. The first notes with this signature combination were printed in late 2022 and began circulating in early 2023. The obverse features the familiar portrait of George Washington, while the reverse displays an engraving of the Great Seal of the United States.

What is a Broken Ladder Serial Number?

A broken ladder is a type of fancy serial number. A true ladder contains the digits 1 through 8 in consecutive order, such as 12345678. A broken ladder still contains ascending digits, but the sequence is broken because the number 0 appears before, after, or in between the other numbers. Your serial number, L42369875 G, is a clear example of a broken ladder, making it a moderately rare find that can command a premium among collectors.

Federal Reserve District Designation

The L prefix in the serial number indicates this note was issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, designated as District 12.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 1 Dollar
Series: 2021
Type: Federal Reserve Note
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Great Seal of the United States
Serial Number: L42369875 G, Broken Ladder
Signatures: Janet L. Yellen and Lynn Malerba
Federal Reserve Bank: San Francisco, District L

Why This Note Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This note carries historic significance, as it is part of the first series of Federal Reserve notes to feature the signatures of two women. It features a collectible serial number, as the broken ladder is a recognized fancy serial type that commands a premium among currency collectors. Most of all, it is a pristine example from a significant new series in American paper money history, combining both historical and numismatic appeal.

This note is more than currency. It is a historic example of modern American paper money, offering a broken ladder serial number in a series that marks a milestone in United States currency history. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Notes 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 0.004 inches
Weight 0.002 lbs

Condition:
Very Good, with minor handling wear.

Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.

• Low Estimate: 150.00
• High Estimate: 300.00