These ultra-high denomination notes are among the most desirable numismatic items available, and this high quality $5000 Federal Reserve Note leads off a phenomenal trio we are offering from the Chicago District. The $5000 face value of this note can ignite fascinating dialogue as the amount of money it represented during its circulation period was roughly the equivalent to $85,000 in today s money. The Chicago Federal Reserve District saw just 6,600 notes printed of this denomination and series date. This G00001145A numbered note was not reported in any prior censuses, and it fills a void between G00001144A and G00001146A numbered notes, which is near the higher end of recorded serials. Close inspection justifies the assigned Choice Uncirculated grade by PMG as the impression is finely detailed and the overprints are of an excellent green color. We last sold another Chicago District note in our March 2015 Baltimore sale, also part of the Holecek Family Foundation Collection, which realized $123,375 in Choice About Uncirculated. This fully Uncirculated example will certainly attract spirited bidding.When compared to the lesser denominations of their respective series, these ultra-high denomination notes did not differ drastically from a stylistic stand point. The face exhibits a central portrait of James Madison, our nation s fourth President and often regarded as the "Father of the Constitution." A treasury seal and district seal are observed at right and left respectively, along with adjacent serial numbers. Seen arched at top center is THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with WILL PAY TO THE, BEARER ON DEMAND, in smaller text directly below. Large 5000 counters adorn each of the corners and FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, is centered in the lower border. The back received a more business oriented styling in favor of the appealing vignettes found on the backs of lesser denominated bills. Three large 5000 protectors at left, center and right, with heavy geometric styling at the borders. Ample white space surrounds the central counter, which was implemented to highlight details of the design for counterfeit identification.Although seldomly seen, notes of the $5000 denomination are typically in circulated grades. The Holecek Family Foundation Collection is exceptional, indeed extraordinary, in terms of high quality. Opportunity is the operative word here. S/N G00001145A. ， Provenance: From the Holecek Family Foundation Collection. Est. $125,000-$175,000
