CVC & Collectables presents this 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District (G), certified PMG Very Fine 20. Issued during the Great Depression and signed by Julian and Morgenthau, this high-denomination note represents a significant chapter in U.S. monetary history.
This example is from the GA block, with even circulation wear and a pleasing appearance for the grade. Notes like this were once used for large-scale bank transfers and are now prized rarities among collectors due to their discontinued use and limited surviving population.
Note Highlights:
- Issuing Authority: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (District G)
- Series: 1934A
- Denomination: $500
- Signatures: Julian – Morgenthau
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 2202-G
- Serial Number Block: GA
- Seal & Serial Color: Green
- Certification: PMG Very Fine 20
- Paper Type: Small-size U.S. Federal Reserve Note
- Withdrawn: High-denomination currency was discontinued in 1969
Collectibility:
This Fr. 2202-G note offers an accessible entry into the high-denomination market. With its clear district identifiers and classic green seal, it remains an attractive and increasingly scarce piece of U.S. currency history. Notes from the Chicago district with GA serial blocks are particularly desirable for district or type set collectors.









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