1981 $1 FRN PCGS 58PPQ With Attached BEP Sheet Tab

An Unusual 1981 $1 Federal Reserve Note

Offered here is a 1981 Series $1 Federal Reserve Note from the Kansas City Federal Reserve District. Bearing serial number J04854900C, this note has been certified PCGS 58PPQ Choice About New, confirming premium originality and strong overall eye appeal.

While the note itself is desirable, the feature that truly separates this example from ordinary notes is its unusual production-related characteristic. This note was the last note in the original BEP pack, creating an appearance seldom encountered by collectors.

PCGS 58PPQ Premium Paper Quality

This note has earned the coveted Premium Paper Quality (PPQ) designation from PCGS. The PPQ designation recognizes original paper surfaces and confirms the note has retained the qualities collectors seek in higher-end examples.

The paper remains bright and fresh, with pleasing color and strong visual appeal. In addition, the inks are bold and the design elements remain sharp throughout the note.

Long Piece of Original Sheet Material Attached

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this note is the long piece of original BEP sheet material still attached across the top margin. Because this was the final note in the pack, part of the packaging and sheet remnant remained attached when the pack was originally assembled.

Production-related oddities such as this are highly desirable because they provide a direct connection to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing manufacturing process. Unlike errors that occur during printing, this feature offers collectors a glimpse into how notes were processed, bundled, and prepared for distribution.

The attached material is immediately noticeable and gives the note a distinctive appearance that cannot be duplicated. Few collectors have the opportunity to own a note that still retains such an obvious remnant from its original pack.

A Special Note for Error and Production Collectors

Collectors of BEP production material, pack-end notes, and unusual currency varieties actively seek examples displaying attached sheet tabs or pack remnants. These pieces serve as tangible evidence of the note’s original position within a production bundle.

As a result, they often attract interest from both Federal Reserve Note collectors and specialists who focus on BEP manufacturing characteristics.

An Outstanding Collector Opportunity

This 1981 $1 Federal Reserve Note combines several desirable attributes. It is a Kansas City district note, carries a PCGS 58PPQ certification, displays bright original paper, and features a remarkable attached BEP sheet tab across the top of the note.

Whether added to a Federal Reserve Note collection, a production-variety collection, or an advanced type set, this unusual example offers originality, eye appeal, and a fascinating connection to the printing process.