1900 $10,000 Gold Certificate Currency Note Washington DC PCGS CU 64

1900 $10,000 Gold Certificate Currency Note Washington DC PCGS CU 64

An extraordinary survivor from the era of America's gold-backed currency, the 1900 $10,000 Gold Certificate Currency Note Washington DC PCGS CU 64 represents one of the most visually impressive high-denomination notes issued by the United States. Cataloged as Friedberg 1225h, this example carries serial number M59787 and has been certified by PCGS Banknote as Choice Uncirculated 64. The note is also identified as Perforated Cancelled, a characteristic associated with surviving examples of this historically important issue.

The history of these $10,000 Gold Certificates is closely tied to a remarkable event in Washington, D.C. On December 13, 1935, a fire broke out at the city's Post Office building, where large quantities of government records were being stored. In an effort to protect documents from the flames, records were reportedly thrown from the building's windows onto the streets below. Among them were hundreds of previously cancelled $10,000 Gold Certificates, some of which were collected and taken home by people who had gathered nearby.

For many years, private ownership of these notes was restricted, but surviving examples eventually became recognized as important pieces of American currency history. Earlier issues of the $10,000 Gold Certificate are considerably scarcer, with surviving examples highly sought after by advanced collectors. Today, the unusual story of the 1935 fire and the circumstances surrounding the survival of these cancelled certificates add another layer of historical interest to an already extraordinary denomination.

Key Attributes:

• Graded by PCGS as Choice Uncirculated 64
• Country: United States
• Type: Gold Certificate
• Series: 1900
• Denomination: $10,000
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Andrew Jackson at left with the obligation at center.
• Reverse: Intentionally left blank. Most striking on the reverse are the visible perforations associated with the note's cancellation.

Why Add This $10,000 Gold Certificate to Your Collection?

• Ultra-High Denomination: Represents one of the largest denominations found in collectible U.S. currency.
• Low PCGS Population: Fr. 1225h has only 40 PCGS-certified examples across all grades at present.
• Historic Washington, D.C. Connection: Issued for the Federal Reserve Board in Washington.
• Documented Cancellation: Features prominent period perforations and a December 16, 1915 cancellation date.
• Distinctive Gold Certificate Design: Combines Andrew Jackson's portrait with elaborate gold-colored elements and an imposing $10,000 denomination.

Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer this remarkable piece of American financial history to serious currency collectors. With its high PCGS grade, extremely limited certified population, ultra-high denomination, and fascinating Washington, D.C. history, this 1900 $10,000 Gold Certificate offers an opportunity to own a scarce artifact from a very different era of the U.S. monetary system. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.

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