1899 US $1 Silver Certificate

 PMG appraisal AU55 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)

 Friedberg number Fr.228 / signed Vernon–Treat

 Masterpiece banknotes that combine history, art, and investment value

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 ■ Product overview

 This product is a United States one dollar silver certificate issued in 1899.
 Officially known as the "$1 Silver Certificate - Series of 1899," it is one of the most popular and highly regarded series in the history of American paper currency.

 This banknote has been officially certified by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty).
 Grade: About Uncirculated 55 (AU55)
 In addition, it has been awarded the title **EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)**.

 this is,
 ✔ Paper quality is extremely good
 ✔ No unnatural processes such as cleaning, repair, or crimping
 ✔ Maintains the original condition at the time of issue to a high degree

 This means that the item is highly valued in the collector's market.

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 ■ What is a Silver Certificate?

 Silver Certificate
 It was issued from the late 19th century to the early 20th century as **"paper money guaranteed by the government to be exchangeable for silver."**

 In 1899, this banknote was not just "paper money";
 It was a certificate of value that could actually be redeemed for silver dollars.

 On the surface of the banknote,

 “This certifies that there has been deposited in the Treasury of the United States of America one silver dollar payable to the bearer on demand.”

 (One dollar's worth of silver is deposited with the United States Treasury and is payable on demand by the bearer.)

 The phrase is stated,
 It is clear that paper money was a certificate showing ownership of silver.

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 ■ Historical Importance of the 1899 Series

 The 1899 series is
 This series is considered to be the most complete of all US silver convertible banknotes.

 In this era,

 - Intense political debate over the gold standard and silver standard
・Conflict between farmers and workers and the financial capitalist class
・A turning point when the American economy began to expand its global influence

 It was a time when the monetary system itself symbolized the trust of the nation.

 This banknote is exactly
 It is a visualization of the "American national credibility"
 It's not just a collectible, it's an experience of holding history in your hands.

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 ■ Design explanation (surface)

 ● Center portrait: George Washington
 In the center of the bill is the first president of the United States.
 It features a dignified portrait of George Washington.

 This portrait is
 - Delicate engraved lines
 - Depth of shading
 -Advanced intaglio printing technology from the late 19th century

 This clearly shows that
 It possesses an artistry that cannot be replicated on modern banknotes.

 ● Figures on both sides
 Symbolic figures are placed on the left and right,
 Themes such as nation, labor, prosperity, and stability are expressed allegorically.

 These figures are not just decorative;
 It reflects the ideal image of the nation that America was striving for at the time.

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 ■ Design explanation (back side)

 The back side is
 It features symmetrical and extremely balanced geometric decoration.

・Complex curved patterns
 - Intricate guilloche pattern
 - Deep green (Classic Greenback)

 All of these are
 It is designed to prevent counterfeiting and achieve artistic perfection.

 Not modern machine printing,
 You can tell at a glance that this is a work of art, printed from an original engraved by a skilled craftsman.

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 ■ What does the PMG AU55 EPQ rating mean?

 ● AU55 (About Uncirculated)
 AU55 is,

 -Very little distribution
・Very little crease or signs of use
 - Extremely high print clarity

 This indicates the following status.

 This rating is for a banknote that is over 130 years old.
 It is extremely rare and in a highly valuable state of preservation.

 ● EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
 EPQ is

 ✔ Paper quality is completely original
 ✔ No cleaning, bleaching or repair
 ✔ Paper fibers are alive

 This means that
 Even though it's the same AU55, the one with EPQ is rated in a different category.

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 ■ Value as an investment and asset preservation

 The 1899 Silver Certificate

・Number of cards issued is limited
・The number of existing specimens is decreasing year by year
・Increasing demand from collectors worldwide

 And,
 It is considered a real asset whose value is unlikely to decrease over the long term.

 especially,

・PMG certified
・EPQ included
・AU grade or higher

 The individual
 It has a stable price range in the international market.

 Unlike gold and silver bullion,
 The added historical and cultural premium is a major attraction.

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 ■ Appeal as a collector's item

・A masterpiece in the history of American paper money
・Completed portrait of Washington
・A symbol of the silver standard era
・Design that looks great on display

 Combining all of these,
 This is a piece that will satisfy everyone from beginners to advanced players.

 As the "core" of the collection,
 It is also ideal as a historical asset to be passed down to future generations.

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 ■ Storage and display

 This banknote is:
 It is completely sealed in a genuine PMG holder.

 ·moisture
・Ultraviolet rays
 Physical damage

 Protected from
 It is in perfect condition for long-term storage and display.

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 ■ Summary

 This 1899 $1 Silver Certificate is

 ✔ Historical value
 ✔ Artistic perfection
 ✔ Highly rated condition
 ✔ International liquidity

 It has it all,
 This is truly a "museum-quality" old American banknote.

 It's not just a collectible,
 As a real asset symbolizing American financial history,
 Be sure to add this to your collection.