Dave

The Red S: To make printing more economical, there were several types of currency that were experimental issues. Of these, the latest we are aware of is the famous Web Press notes that were printed on a different type of printing press. These were last printed in series 1988A, 1993 and 1995. But there are several other types out there as well. Some are denoted only by the series year and the alpha characters on either side of the banknote, such as the 1928B YB and ZB banknotes. But in WWII (and in this notes case), there was a red R and a red S printed on the lower right hand side of the front of the notes. 1,184,000 of each type R & S were printed and released into circulation. Evidently, there was no useable data to make the experiment worthwhile, but the nice R and S does make them sought after notes. I've tried digging up more information on the different details on the experiments, but have only came up with the 1928B when they switched to 75% linen and 25% cotton recipe.

Wouldn't you know - it came in this afternoon's post!

I'm doing well, my friend! I'm sure you've been good too? My African collection is slowing, as it is to be expected I suppose. But I am bolstering some of my U.S. in the meantime. I am xpecting an experimental (red S) note soon. I'm always on the lookout for the Spain P126 1 Peseta, P127 5 Pesetas, P129 5 Pesetas too. Harder to find in decent quality than I expected, but I have come close a few times on each one... just waiting for that UNC one to show up (and at a decent price ).

Nice set of note there, MMMM! I agree that they are rather hard to see detail in them due to the color scheme. Nice idea they had, though. And Madison - I see you're collection of Spanish notes is growing very nicely! Congrats to you both.

Received these two today from the old Sudan.

You'd probably have a bag full of 1964 nickles!

Got my set of South Sudan banknotes in today. I like them myself.

This is a great note - One of my all time favorite notes. This note just struck me as a beautiful composition with elements I appreciate. There's quite a lot to it actually. Congrats on getting it into your collection.

Got my two new CHinese banknotes in today. These are quite large - one is 2.75 X 10 inches and the other is 3.6 X 9.5 inches. By far the largest notes of this type I've encountered yet. They are quite different from my others not only in size, but in their vignettes as well as the seals - especially the red seal depicting a person instead of a geometric shape (diamond, square and rectangle were most common). This one is a 1925 100 Coppers from Kirin, Yu He Kong Bank This next one is 6000 Cash Shantung, Chang Shing He Chi Bank

Soo-ee!

Nice notes guys! Congrats to DF911 for getting the first posted image of the new South Sudan currency! As for that Estonian note, well, now I've seen it bigger and I like it better... thedeadpoint is right about that lake scene. And Arts new MPC rocks too! (nice photos btw)

Congrats on the puurachase. I hope to get some when I get back from travelling next week. Post em when you get them...love to see good pics of them.

I finally found this Estonia 10 Krooni in AU - Most of them ar in VF or less... usually less. Never seen one offered in UNC, so I got this one, and cheap too!

Nice Georgia Note Mau Mau - I've always liked that one - Congrats on finishing your Georgia set, too!

Got these two new Costa Rica Notes in today. Pretty cheap and colorful. The 1000 is polymer, but the 2000 is still paper.

Got this nice 1928G $2 USN today. Better than I had expected.

That is a nice Brazil 50 note you have MauMau. I like the two view of the leopard on the back and there's one in the strip on front too, and it looks like 'vegetation' even goes over the strip, as if he's looking out from behind a bush...different and very neat.

Nice notes Pickman and Saor Alba! As for the US MPC during the Elvis years, I found some in 1958 and in 1961. But as for the 1959 and 1960 I did not find reference to them in my catalogs... anyone else care to check?

Thanks MauMauNotes! I've been eyeing the latest Mexican notes myself. I'm sure to get them eventually. I do like that Fiji 50 with the vignette on the reverse of the ceremony of cession. I like their older notes as well.

Woo Hoo! I got my notes from the Cayman Islands today! It's definitely worth getting them from the Central Bank.... I had to wait just under 2 months to get them, but the cost savings was worth it. The service was pretty good too. Let me know when they shipped it and was sent Registered mail and packaged very good.

Great informtion there, Santiago. I'm glad you were able to solve the mystery, and add more information to your note's history.

Santiago, Welcome to Coinpeople! I've looked at your blog and I must say that I am quite impressed with your presentation of banknotes. You certainly do have some rarities there, especially with the autographed proofs. I especially like your layout with the banknotes and additional photos depicting the models and the areas shown on the banknotes. Your blog was indeed a treat to visit and I have added it to my bookmarks. Thank you for sharing your site with us!

These are pretty cool notes. I like the various guilloche designs on the face. Looks like diagrams of tears in Space-Time.

Got a decent note in today: 1928 Numerical District 20 dollars.

Wow MMMM! Great notes - but three months! I've ordered a set as well (after saying I wouldn't), and I've got about two and a half months to wait - Oh, the agony! Well, thanks for saying how long it took, I'd be besides myself otherwise :unsure: Well, I can look at your scans until then. Those are beautiful notes, MMMM - Congrtatulations!!!!