Locating any high denomination note at this lofty Gem grade level is a challenge and when offered collectors typically take great notice. This Chicago district note is particularly pleasing as it comes enticingly close to the coveted Superb Gem grade level. Only positive attributes are noted, even under expert examination. The paper remains fully original throughout, the design is sharp and detailed and the nice centering creates a balanced frame. The PMG population reports confirm the rarity above this grade level with only a single piece having been certified finer among the over 1,350 examples they have graded for the catalog number. S/N G00241332A., Provenance: From the Holecek Family Foundation Collection. Est. $6000-$8000