$10,000 1900 Fr. 1225c SCARCE TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR GOLD Vernon-Treat Survived Famous Fire Very Fine

Previously stored in a postal storage facility in Washington D.C. until late one night in 1935 when a fire erupted that required resources from neighboring towns. In an effort to contain the fire, the firefighters tossed seemingly unimportant papers out the window. Amongst the papers, included several $10,00 Gold Certificates. Given their exposure to the heat and water within the facility, many come with heavy and objectionable staining. We're pleased to report this example has clean paper and a spectacular look from both sides. Most notes have been cancelled in some fashion (this example has been punch cancelled) and are not redeemable as legal tender which allows collectors an affordable opportunity to secure an ultra-high denomination for a fraction of its FRN counterpart that shares the denomination. Acquiring any ten thousand dollar gold cert is an impressive feat; however, there are nearly 300 opportunities to own a Fr. 1225h while only about 35 pieces are reported on this much tougher Fr. 1225c.

Series Year	1900
Country	United States
Denomination	$10,000
Grade
Signature	Vernon Treat
Grading Agency	Dealer
Category	Gold Certificates
Serial No	H25189
Status	Active
Seal	Small Red