1934 A $500 Federal Reserve Currency Note New York PMG VF 25 (Pinholes)

Add a remarkable piece of American monetary history to your collection with the 1934 A $500 Federal Reserve Note from New York, graded PMG Very Fine 25 (Pinholes). This rare, high-denomination note offers incredible historical value and collector appeal, especially as a surviving specimen from a series long discontinued by the U.S. Treasury.

Issued during the Great Depression, the 1934 A $500 note was originally designed for large interbank transactions—far from the hands of the general public. Featuring a distinguished portrait of President William McKinley on the obverse, this note stands as a tribute to one of America’s lesser-known yet impactful leaders. Its bold reverse design simply displays “FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS” in large font, asserting both the note’s face value and its prestige.

With high-denomination currency withdrawn from circulation in 1969 and destroyed in vast quantities, notes like this are becoming increasingly scarce—especially in collectible grades like VF 25.

Note Specifications:

• Graded as VF 25 by PMG
• Denomination: $500
• Obverse: Beautifully showcases a portrait of President William McKinley, encapsulating his legacy and significance to American history.
• Reverse:  Displays a simple yet bold design showcasing “FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS” in large font