Frn Appraisal

Series 1990 Federal Reserve Note Fifty Dollar Bill

This item is a United States fifty-dollar Federal Reserve Note from the 1990 Series. The note features a centralized portrait of Ulysses S. Grant within an oval frame, a design characteristic of small-size US currency before the late-1990s redesign. The bill exhibits physical hallmarks of the period, including the green treasury seal on the right and the black Federal Reserve District seal for New York (represented by the letter 'B') on the left. The serial number 'B04121273B' is printed twice in green ink. Notable security features from this specific era include a polyester security thread and microprinting, which were introduced in the 1990 series to deter counterfeiting. In terms of condition, the note appears to be in relatively crisp state, held within a protective plastic sleeve which suggests it has been preserved for its numismatic interest. There are no immediate signs of heavy circulation, significant creasing, or tearing visible in the image, though a slight natural wave in the paper is present. The printing remains sharp with deep blacks and vibrant greens, indicating high-quality intaglio printing craftsmanship typical of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This specific series is valued by collectors for being the first major update to include modern security threads before the portrait sizes were enlarged in 1996.