Rare 1934 $10,000 Bill Sells for Record $480,000 at Dallas Auction

A rare $10,000 banknote from 1934 sold for a record $480,000 at auction in Dallas. It had the highest grading and is one of only 18 such bills.
The note featured President Lincoln's treasury secretary and was the highest denomination issued for public circulation.
Previously, the U.S. issued $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills before discontinuing high denominations in 1969.
A rare 1899 $20 double eagle gold coin also sold for $468,000 at the same auction. Only 84 such coins were made.
The auction also featured a $5,000 bill from 1934 that fetched $300,000. The event totaled over $15 million in sales.

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9/20/2023

A rare 1934 $10,000 bill, the highest denomination note to ever circulate publicly, sold for a record-breaking $480,000 at an auction.

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