CVC & Collectables presents this 1977 $50 Federal Reserve Note was issued for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and is a desirable Star Note featuring a low serial number. Attributed as Friedberg #2119-A*, this example has been certified by PMG as Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ, recognizing its strong preservation and original paper quality.
Currency Highlights:
- Denomination: $50
- Series: 1977
- Type: Federal Reserve Note
- Federal Reserve District: Boston (A)
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 2119-A*
- Variety: Star Note
- Special Feature: Low Serial Number
- Grade: PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ
- EPQ: Exceptional Paper Quality
- Obverse: Features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, along with the Boston Federal Reserve designation and serial numbers.
- Reverse: Features the United States Capitol surrounded by the classic $50 denomination design.
- Star Note: Issued as a replacement note for a regular production note removed during the printing process.
- Certification: Authenticated and graded by PMG.
Low Serial Number Star Note
This note combines two features sought by currency collectors: a star replacement designation and a low serial number. Star Notes were produced to replace notes rejected during production, while low serial numbers can carry additional collector interest because they represent notes produced near the beginning of a numbered sequence.
The Boston Federal Reserve District designation further identifies this example as a District A issue.
Condition
PMG has certified this note Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ. The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation indicates that PMG determined the note possesses original paper quality qualifying for the designation.
