MetalStacks proudly presents an exceptional piece of American currency with this Series 1935-H $1 U.S. Silver Certificate — featuring the iconic blue Treasury seal, signatures of Kathryn O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer of the United States) and C. Douglas Dillon (Secretary of the Treasury), and a genuine miscut printing error that elevates this note well beyond standard circulation issues. The combination of a final-generation Silver Certificate with a verified production error makes this a standout collectible for both U.S. paper money enthusiasts and error note specialists.
This example exhibits a noticeable miscut error, with the design shifted off-center — a Bureau of Engraving and Printing production irregularity that produces an asymmetrical border and creates a true one-of-a-kind collectible. The 1935-H series holds particular significance as the final sub-series of the long-running 1935 $1 Silver Certificate run, marking the close of a design era that spanned over two decades.
The note is housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly presented within a handsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop, transforming it into a finished showcase piece ready for immediate display. The note exhibits natural signs of age and circulation consistent with its vintage, with subtle toning and paper texture variations that enhance its authenticity and historical character. Only one note is available, and it bears a unique serial number, making this a truly one-of-one collectible offering.
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Note Information
- Series: 1935-H
- Denomination: $1
- Type: U.S. Silver Certificate
- Seal Color: Blue Treasury Seal
- Serial Number: D95870947J
- Signatures: Kathryn O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer) / C. Douglas Dillon (Secretary of the Treasury)
- Error Type: Miscut / Off-Center Printing Error
- Grade: Circulated
- Issuer: United States of America
- Paper Type: Government-issued cotton/linen blend
- Redemption Clause: "One Dollar in Silver Payable to the Bearer on Demand" (historical)
- Presentation: Rigid currency holder mounted within a wood display frame
- Availability: One (1) note only
Design Details
Obverse: Features the centered engraved portrait of George Washington, framed by intricate ornamental scrollwork. The blue Treasury seal and matching blue serial numbers (D95870947J) distinguish this Silver Certificate from Federal Reserve Notes, reinforcing its silver-backed origin. The inscription "SILVER CERTIFICATE" appears prominently across the top, with the historic redemption clause "ONE DOLLAR IN SILVER PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND" along the bottom border. The "SERIES 1935 H" designation appears alongside the signature of Secretary C. Douglas Dillon, while Treasurer Kathryn O'Hay Granahan's signature appears at the lower left. The miscut error is plainly visible, with the design shifted from its standard alignment — an authentic Bureau of Engraving and Printing production irregularity that adds significant collector appeal.
Reverse: Displays the bold "ONE" lettering at the center, flanked by the Great Seal of the United States — the pyramid with the all-seeing eye on the left and the American eagle on the right. Notably, the 1935-H series does not yet feature the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" above the central "ONE," distinguishing it from the later 1957 series and making the reverse design a key identifier of this earlier issue. The miscut alignment carries through to the reverse, providing visual confirmation of the printing error across both sides of the note. The balanced green engraving reflects the refined design language of mid-20th-century U.S. currency.
Historical Significance
The Series 1935 $1 Silver Certificate had one of the longest production runs of any U.S. paper currency design, spanning eight sub-series from 1935 through 1935-H — each distinguished by different signature combinations and minor design refinements. The 1935-H variant is the final and last sub-series of the entire 1935 design run, carrying the signatures of Kathryn O'Hay Granahan and C. Douglas Dillon, who served together during the early Kennedy administration. As the closing chapter of the 1935 series, 1935-H notes represent the tail end of a design era before the Bureau of Engraving and Printing transitioned to the redesigned 1957 series — which introduced "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the reverse for the first time.
Error notes from the 1935-series era are particularly desirable, as fewer examples have survived in collectible condition with verifiable production irregularities intact. When a note combines a final-generation series designation with a visible production error like the miscut on this example, the result is a doubly significant rarity: a Silver Certificate from the closing run of the 1935 series that itself escaped quality control with a visible defect. This note represents a distinctive piece for any serious U.S. paper money or error note collection.
Production of $1 Silver Certificates ended in 1963, and silver redemption was officially halted in 1968 — making notes from this era a tangible piece of America's transition from precious-metal-backed currency to the modern fiat system. Collectors prize 1935-series notes for their distinctive blue seals, historical redemption promise, and connection to a defining chapter in U.S. monetary history.
Presentation
This note is securely housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly mounted within a wood display frame with a black matted background, ready for immediate display on a desk, shelf, mantel, or wall. The framed setup protects the note while allowing full visibility of its design, blue seal, serial number, signatures, and the distinctive miscut error. As with all MetalStacks offerings, the note has been carefully handled and verified for authenticity.
Because only one example is available, the exact note shown — including its distinct serial number, miscut error, and individual condition — is the note you will receive.
For additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at (561) 529-3001.