Enjoyed the video as always. Thanks gentlemen for putting yourselves out there and helping to create a community and a knowledge source. It's very appreciated.
This was a (as always!) great episode. A wealth of information for new and seasoned collectors alike!💯👍 Thanks for all the effort you put into making these. It sure takes a lot of dedicated time. Your videos come out beautiful every time! Thx again👍
It’s always fun to do a show you KNOW people want to see because it was their questions! Thanks everyone for contributing and thanks Dan for making 4 idiots seem like experts.
Thanks Buccos - great question and apologies for forgetting to introduce you! Appreciate the support and as long as they're fun to make - no issues from me.
Thanks for taking my question, I appreciate your collective experience/expertise. It helped me a lot. I understand why you couldn’t “drop a name” of an insurance company. Thanks for the advice and keep these forums coming,❤
Was a very good question and it really is up to you. Insurance can be hassle with cost, don't forget deductible, and updating/submitting new values to your insurance company. I prefer my notes nearby so I can play with them i.e. TH-cam channel. But I did invest in the safe that fits under my desk area (easy to access), lag bolts to the floor, and is fire proof. Here's the link to what I purchased on Amazon - beware it weighs 124 pounds. Whatever you do you should do something. www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-SFW205CWB-Fireproof-Waterproof-Combination/dp/B00HS3NI4W/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=1D5TD92STWXAQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._SVnEemJ_vz7j6JhgALhOfGSGPofJnXlzt4D5rpMzSADYzh1uGeeSgd_GNVlozEcmsLsVxFmV9xHRjYeaE88e0Ej4U_bdM1fv4K19rPOdIgi1iAXJVCnhjfu2dqCgPzHFxM75I_tkRxu1DYRCzOSSoJNXDr2-Kj-QhIqh23n-3rC0reFrwbtGZElK_cn1d81x7mbcE3kX4E0QhQhA22lrt4FSKkc2a6Cp9rfIPfbRutgj8rbBqNrw_Coq7G8ADoSltWk4yaY1Thtrhow8k25wT3tpuWE3xafwTwwRGaqR6E.Ksm3M5vacOr5XmXpmrwnO8lUxxIlHVkL0sMpAPklYYQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=Fireproof%2Bsafe&qid=1735967373&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A24434721011&rnid=24434706011&s=hi&sprefix=fireproof%2Bsafe%2Caps%2C135&sr=1-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
@ I too have a safe/vault. Empty it weighs 2,000 lbs. it is also fire rated as well as a “wet pour”, not just the steel walls. It has concrete on 5 sides. It’s also bolted into the concrete floor. I do feel safe…so to speak. However, I wasn’t sure others protected their prized possessions. Thanks again
Great video, Dan. Thank you all for the time and effort you all put into these videos. I always learn something and I am always entertained by the comments. Please keep up the good work.
Great show! This Q&A was incredibly enlightening. It’s disappointing that forums aren’t serving collectors as effectively as they should. While TH-cam offers great content, it doesn’t provide the same level of interactivity as a two-way chat on a dedicated currency forum. Honestly, after seeing the high standard you’ve set with everyone’s various YT channels, the idea of starting my own TH-cam channel to talk just to talk about my notes feels pretty intimidating!
Thanks StarATL - great question by the way. I think the issue with a forum is that someone has to be "the police" and it's a thankless and time consuming job if done correctly. I believe a TH-cam channel is pretty easy control. I've been lucky and have only had to remove one comment and have not had to block anyone. But someday a troll will find my small channel. As for you I think it's time we talked because I would highly encourage you to have a channel if that's what you want to do. It can be easy (quick and dirty) or complicated - like I make it (but I really enjoy it). What matters is the content and the ability to show, with some quality, notes, etc. My email is polarcurrency@gmail.com - reach out to me and will go from there. As always I appreciate the support.
“Bitter and angry” forum ppl…lol. Its so true. Theres plenty of that on forums. I guess youtube comments can sometimes get nasty too. Thank for featuring my question to the expert panel. Appreciate all the kind words. Another awesome roundtable. Even if these were 3hr long, I would still be watching till the end. 👍
Hello gentlemen from the Polar Currency Roundtable! Thank you for using my questions & a huge thanks to Dan & Steve for your sweet & kind words! I will try my best to do as you gentlemen have suggested & save my $20’s for the Black Eagle! Another one I like is the Bison…. but I can only save for one at a time. Happy New Year to all of you!! Blessings always! 😊🙏❤️
Question for the Next Roundtable already! What are your favorite resources for new collectors. Books, websites, etc. I wonder how to find the (approximate) known population of large size notes. I know PMG and PCGS list their populations seperately. Is there any site that lists an estimated total?
Steve turned me on to "Paper Money of the United States" which is obviously the Bible of collectors, but I didnt know that as a total newbie, of course! So thankful for that tip.
To my knowledge the only website that comes close Track & Price which is $129/year (trackandpriceus.com/purchase/) there are some books that provide old numbers and I would add that to every currency collector book list is the Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money which does provide estimated populations and print numbers but was published in 2009 - so pop. report info is dated but it has a TON of information. Pricing is all over the place for hardcover $30-$300 but there is a e-version .pdf
Thanks for another informative video, and trying to answer my question on Grading notes. I should of added to the question that my couple local coin shops will not send in notes, they only send in coins for grading.
Thank you Mark - I get that the f*#kers. (Apologies for potty mouth - but that makes me angry.) Email me if you're willing to send me notes and get them PCGS-Banknote certified. polarcurrency@gmail.com and it may require actually talking to each other...
GREAT show. Nice to see the Zachary Taylor (12th US president ) in the vignette. Its always fun to see if I can break down the title card image. Well done as always. Please do this type of show again.
Great job on this one! I wish I could’ve made it 😢 Our currency is overdue for an update so I’m happy that question came along. I got a laugh out of Steve’s mock MySpace account 😂 Thanks for all you do!
The back of the notes is fair game. The front needs to be consistent, much like the quarter series. I would like to see something along the lines of the 1914-18 series FRBNs
The back is the low hanging fruit and would be super cool. But Congress is standing in the way - there is actually a law that prohibits the Treasury/BEP to make any design changes to the $1 & $2. The reason? The vending machine industry!!! They didn't want to make the investment to change the readers for the $1 - the $2 got thrown in there because it's not worth the cost to redesign - fair enough than why even produce it. And most vending machines now take larger bills and credit cards...I'm getting worked up. But great idea.
@storey6 1864 was the first issue of the 2 cent. It wasn't the most needed coin, especially after the War ended. The coin lasted until 1872 as a proof.
Agree - and no one "needs" anything for collecting currency and Top Pop is becoming a thing for paper money. We just need PCGS-Banknote to provide a population report like they do with coins and PMG already does with currency.
For Betty, I would suggest getting a 1928 $1 Legal Tender for $100 or so in any condition as that note is starting to be noticed and increasing in price. My question was based off a blurb in a recent issue of Banknote Reporter, although I did also notice those headlines on Google homepage. As for Stu's response, I actually would love to see the $1 and $2 be replaced with circulating coins, and it be mandatory like the other countries. And like I said before, would love to see $1 and $2 bills be used for Commemorative Notes, even if not for circulation, but at a more reasonable price for anyone to purchase than the mark-up for silver and gold coins. Talking up to $7 for a $1, up to $15 for a $2.
Good morning bro.Entertaining and educational video,as always,love watching these.Thanx for answering my question first,I feel special,😄.The reason I asked that is because the night before at work,I got a 1974 $50 bill,xf.I knew what you guys were gonna say,and just like anything collectible, condition.I would like to add my opinions on a few things.As far as changing designs,I think changing the back of the $2 bill for 2026 would be cool, just like they did in 1976,to Washington Crossing the Delaware,it would fit perfectly.I don't like polymer notes, everything is made of plastic,our notes don't have to be.Discontinuing the $1 bill is not gonna happen,maybe the $2.Noone wants to carry a pile of $1 coins, they're not gonna get rid of the $100,and they're never gonna make a $500 bill again,I think just because of counterfeiting.Im like Stu,old school,I write everything down on paper, Google already knows everything,they don't have to know what I collect.And never selling anything I have,no matter the price,are my hometown Nationals, which will be passed down to my son.Hope to see more of these,I'd love to be on one of these,but I maybe a little too outspoken sometimes 😄,I can't help it.Have a great day
@@667hodge Thanks for the add on information. Always cool to see what another collector does. And the $1 isn't going anywhere soon. It would have to get past Congress - there is literally a law! And no one is willing to f#*k with George!
@667hodge Honestly, how many dollar bills do you end up with in your pocket after shopping or purchasing things? People make it seem like they will be carrying one hundred dollars in one dollar coins on the regular if the government dropped the paper dollar. I use cash very often, and seldom have more than ten ones in my wallet just from ordinary transactions. I have purposely carried one hundred singles on occasion, and admit it is extremely awkward. I have also carried one hundred dollar coins, and found that to be barely heavier than having my laundry quarters in my pocket ($25 in quarters). Realistically, I do realize that the current status quo will apply for a few more generations. 😊
Enjoyed the video as always. Thanks gentlemen for putting yourselves out there and helping to create a community and a knowledge source. It's very appreciated.
Thanks SP - We're lucky to be a part of our community.
This was a (as always!) great episode.
A wealth of information for new and seasoned collectors alike!💯👍
Thanks for all the effort you put into making these. It sure takes a lot of dedicated time. Your videos come out beautiful every time! Thx again👍
Appreciate you and your kind words, it means a lot - glad you enjoyed the show!
Another great round table. Thanks for the kind words. I have taken notes!!
Thanks Emanuel - kind words that are true.
Always fun Dan! Thank you for having a “coin guy” on the round table. I think I’m going back today to buy that Star Note 😂
Thanks for being a panelist and giving a very fair and unique perspective that help us "paper" people! And yes - go get it!
It’s always fun to do a show you KNOW people want to see because it was their questions! Thanks everyone for contributing and thanks Dan for making 4 idiots seem like experts.
Thank you Stu for being a panelist! I'm the idiot - may of the ship of fools but it's just fun.
Another great one! Thanks for answering my question! So many good questions were asked and answered!
Edward you are welcome and more are coming in Part 2 (12-A)!
So much fun. ❤ Hope everyone finds something of interest. 👍
Thanks Ontario for the GREAT idea. Really glad you're a part of this.
I love these so much, thank you gentlemen! I'm sure these videos take a tremendous investment in time, and just know that they are so appreciated!
Thanks Buccos - great question and apologies for forgetting to introduce you! Appreciate the support and as long as they're fun to make - no issues from me.
Another awesome video
Thanks for taking my question, I appreciate your collective experience/expertise. It helped me a lot. I understand why you couldn’t “drop a name” of an insurance company. Thanks for the advice and keep these forums coming,❤
Was a very good question and it really is up to you. Insurance can be hassle with cost, don't forget deductible, and updating/submitting new values to your insurance company. I prefer my notes nearby so I can play with them i.e. TH-cam channel. But I did invest in the safe that fits under my desk area (easy to access), lag bolts to the floor, and is fire proof. Here's the link to what I purchased on Amazon - beware it weighs 124 pounds. Whatever you do you should do something.
www.amazon.com/SentrySafe-SFW205CWB-Fireproof-Waterproof-Combination/dp/B00HS3NI4W/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=1D5TD92STWXAQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._SVnEemJ_vz7j6JhgALhOfGSGPofJnXlzt4D5rpMzSADYzh1uGeeSgd_GNVlozEcmsLsVxFmV9xHRjYeaE88e0Ej4U_bdM1fv4K19rPOdIgi1iAXJVCnhjfu2dqCgPzHFxM75I_tkRxu1DYRCzOSSoJNXDr2-Kj-QhIqh23n-3rC0reFrwbtGZElK_cn1d81x7mbcE3kX4E0QhQhA22lrt4FSKkc2a6Cp9rfIPfbRutgj8rbBqNrw_Coq7G8ADoSltWk4yaY1Thtrhow8k25wT3tpuWE3xafwTwwRGaqR6E.Ksm3M5vacOr5XmXpmrwnO8lUxxIlHVkL0sMpAPklYYQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=Fireproof%2Bsafe&qid=1735967373&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A24434721011&rnid=24434706011&s=hi&sprefix=fireproof%2Bsafe%2Caps%2C135&sr=1-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
@ I too have a safe/vault. Empty it weighs 2,000 lbs. it is also fire rated as well as a “wet pour”, not just the steel walls. It has concrete on 5 sides. It’s also bolted into the concrete floor. I do feel safe…so to speak. However, I wasn’t sure others protected their prized possessions. Thanks again
Hallo Dan!!! Really great questions and amazing answers!!! It was always really fun to watch this round table video!!!
Thanks Roman - they were some great questions and Part 2 is coming!
@@PolarCurrency Thats great!! I am definitely looking forward for part 2!! See you soon!!!
Excellent!!
Thanks!
Great video, Dan. Thank you all for the time and effort you all put into these videos. I always learn something and I am always entertained by the comments. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks Jeff Davis! Sorry to miss you the last time I was on the "Heritage" call. We still talked about you poorly behind your back. Happy New Year!
Good information, thanks.
Thanks Shawn!
Great show! This Q&A was incredibly enlightening. It’s disappointing that forums aren’t serving collectors as effectively as they should. While TH-cam offers great content, it doesn’t provide the same level of interactivity as a two-way chat on a dedicated currency forum. Honestly, after seeing the high standard you’ve set with everyone’s various YT channels, the idea of starting my own TH-cam channel to talk just to talk about my notes feels pretty intimidating!
Thanks StarATL - great question by the way. I think the issue with a forum is that someone has to be "the police" and it's a thankless and time consuming job if done correctly. I believe a TH-cam channel is pretty easy control. I've been lucky and have only had to remove one comment and have not had to block anyone. But someday a troll will find my small channel. As for you I think it's time we talked because I would highly encourage you to have a channel if that's what you want to do. It can be easy (quick and dirty) or complicated - like I make it (but I really enjoy it). What matters is the content and the ability to show, with some quality, notes, etc. My email is polarcurrency@gmail.com - reach out to me and will go from there. As always I appreciate the support.
“Bitter and angry” forum ppl…lol. Its so true. Theres plenty of that on forums. I guess youtube comments can sometimes get nasty too. Thank for featuring my question to the expert panel. Appreciate all the kind words. Another awesome roundtable. Even if these were 3hr long, I would still be watching till the end. 👍
4Kollector thank you and thanks for your YT channel. And can I recommend a mental health professional?
Hello gentlemen from the Polar Currency Roundtable! Thank you for using my questions & a huge thanks to Dan & Steve for your sweet & kind words! I will try my best to do as you gentlemen have suggested & save my $20’s for the Black Eagle! Another one I like is the Bison…. but I can only save for one at a time. Happy New Year to all of you!! Blessings always! 😊🙏❤️
Question for the Next Roundtable already! What are your favorite resources for new collectors. Books, websites, etc. I wonder how to find the (approximate) known population of large size notes. I know PMG and PCGS list their populations seperately. Is there any site that lists an estimated total?
Steve turned me on to "Paper Money of the United States" which is obviously the Bible of collectors, but I didnt know that as a total newbie, of course! So thankful for that tip.
To my knowledge the only website that comes close Track & Price which is $129/year (trackandpriceus.com/purchase/) there are some books that provide old numbers and I would add that to every currency collector book list is the Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money which does provide estimated populations and print numbers but was published in 2009 - so pop. report info is dated but it has a TON of information. Pricing is all over the place for hardcover $30-$300 but there is a e-version .pdf
Great stream guys. Cool fact about the confederate with the green overprint.
Thanks RNR!
Thanks for another informative video, and trying to answer my question on Grading notes. I should of added to the question that my couple local coin shops will not send in notes, they only send in coins for grading.
Thank you Mark - I get that the f*#kers. (Apologies for potty mouth - but that makes me angry.) Email me if you're willing to send me notes and get them PCGS-Banknote certified. polarcurrency@gmail.com and it may require actually talking to each other...
@PolarCurrency actually talking to somebody! What a novel idea 😇
I may just do that.
Thank you, Steve. I almost skipped your part because I knew you would mention the $20 gold certification!
LOL! Classic.
I had to switch it up a little. Keep everyone on their toes!
GREAT show. Nice to see the Zachary Taylor (12th US president ) in the vignette. Its always fun to see if I can break down the title card image. Well done as always. Please do this type of show again.
Thanks and good question. "12-A' will be coming in January. Love that you noticed Taylor!
Great job on this one! I wish I could’ve made it 😢 Our currency is overdue for an update so I’m happy that question came along. I got a laugh out of Steve’s mock MySpace account 😂 Thanks for all you do!
Missed you to brother - and did you get to pause on Stu's Bio and read?
@@PolarCurrencyYes I did. Especially the part about Meghan Trainor the hip hop artist 😂
Great episode guys👍 it’s always interesting hearing different opinions on these types of things.
You are welcome sir! Always appreciate the feedback and support.
Been looking forward to this
Hope it lives up to expectations appreciate the support!
The back of the notes is fair game. The front needs to be consistent, much like the quarter series. I would like to see something along the lines of the 1914-18 series FRBNs
The back is the low hanging fruit and would be super cool. But Congress is standing in the way - there is actually a law that prohibits the Treasury/BEP to make any design changes to the $1 & $2. The reason? The vending machine industry!!! They didn't want to make the investment to change the readers for the $1 - the $2 got thrown in there because it's not worth the cost to redesign - fair enough than why even produce it. And most vending machines now take larger bills and credit cards...I'm getting worked up. But great idea.
My favorite strange denomination note is my 15 cent fractional currency.
I like the 3 cent a lot and a bunch of the obsolete weird denominations
Truly a one off denomination - never made a 15¢ coin! I do remember reading why they issued that someplace?!
The 2¢ is pretty cool too
@@PolarCurrency Wow when did they release the 2 I have never seen that
@storey6 1864 was the first issue of the 2 cent. It wasn't the most needed coin, especially after the War ended. The coin lasted until 1872 as a proof.
While one may not "need" a top pop, I think they are great to own when it comes to currency
Agree - and no one "needs" anything for collecting currency and Top Pop is becoming a thing for paper money. We just need PCGS-Banknote to provide a population report like they do with coins and PMG already does with currency.
For Betty, I would suggest getting a 1928 $1 Legal Tender for $100 or so in any condition as that note is starting to be noticed and increasing in price.
My question was based off a blurb in a recent issue of Banknote Reporter, although I did also notice those headlines on Google homepage. As for Stu's response, I actually would love to see the $1 and $2 be replaced with circulating coins, and it be mandatory like the other countries. And like I said before, would love to see $1 and $2 bills be used for Commemorative Notes, even if not for circulation, but at a more reasonable price for anyone to purchase than the mark-up for silver and gold coins. Talking up to $7 for a $1, up to $15 for a $2.
Timothy - great suggestions and yeah we just don't need the $1 and $2 except for commemoratives which would be FANTASTIC!
Good morning bro.Entertaining and educational video,as always,love watching these.Thanx for answering my question first,I feel special,😄.The reason I asked that is because the night before at work,I got a 1974 $50 bill,xf.I knew what you guys were gonna say,and just like anything collectible, condition.I would like to add my opinions on a few things.As far as changing designs,I think changing the back of the $2 bill for 2026 would be cool, just like they did in 1976,to Washington Crossing the Delaware,it would fit perfectly.I don't like polymer notes, everything is made of plastic,our notes don't have to be.Discontinuing the $1 bill is not gonna happen,maybe the $2.Noone wants to carry a pile of $1 coins, they're not gonna get rid of the $100,and they're never gonna make a $500 bill again,I think just because of counterfeiting.Im like Stu,old school,I write everything down on paper, Google already knows everything,they don't have to know what I collect.And never selling anything I have,no matter the price,are my hometown Nationals, which will be passed down to my son.Hope to see more of these,I'd love to be on one of these,but I maybe a little too outspoken sometimes 😄,I can't help it.Have a great day
@@667hodge Thanks for the add on information. Always cool to see what another collector does. And the $1 isn't going anywhere soon. It would have to get past Congress - there is literally a law! And no one is willing to f#*k with George!
@667hodge Honestly, how many dollar bills do you end up with in your pocket after shopping or purchasing things? People make it seem like they will be carrying one hundred dollars in one dollar coins on the regular if the government dropped the paper dollar. I use cash very often, and seldom have more than ten ones in my wallet just from ordinary transactions. I have purposely carried one hundred singles on occasion, and admit it is extremely awkward. I have also carried one hundred dollar coins, and found that to be barely heavier than having my laundry quarters in my pocket ($25 in quarters).
Realistically, I do realize that the current status quo will apply for a few more generations. 😊
I’m glad you’re finally doing a podcast! Now I don’t have to look at any of your ugly mugs… except for Ontario. He has a very nice mug, literally 😂
I figured everyone has been punished enough! And wow - that was one really bad, but clever, pun...
LOL!! LOL 😆
Another fun video, thank you for posting. Polar, do you have an email contact?
Thanks for the kind words and support - yes. polarcurrency@gmail.com