Description
2013 $100 FRN MB00000003G – Single‑Digit Serial #3 – PMG 66EPQ
Ultra‑Rare Early‑Run Fancy Serial Number
This FR‑2188‑B — 2013 Series $100 Federal Reserve Note from the New York District (B‑2) carries the extremely scarce single‑digit serial number MB00000003G. Because it is the third note printed in the MB–G block, it represents one of the earliest and most desirable positions in modern fancy‑serial collecting. Single‑digit $100s rarely survive in high grade, and early‑run examples consistently show strong long‑term demand. As a result, notes from these positions remain standout pieces in advanced collections.
PMG 66EPQ – Certified Original Paper Quality
Graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this note displays crisp paper, original surfaces, and bold embossing. The EPQ designation confirms that the paper quality is fully natural, with no processing or alteration. The centering is well‑balanced, and the surfaces retain the pack‑fresh texture expected from notes pulled from the beginning of a print run. Collectors value PMG 66EPQ examples for their Gem eye appeal and reliable long‑term stability.
Early‑Run Provenance and Collector Significance
In 2015, USA Rare acquired the first ten notes from this exact pack — serials #1 through #10 — and placed them into advanced collections nationwide. Serial MB00000003G comes directly from that group. Because early‑run positions remain extremely limited, they continue to attract fancy‑serial specialists, modern‑FRN collectors, and buyers seeking historically significant print‑run placements.
Market Rarity and Long‑Term Value
Single‑digit $100s are exceptionally scarce, and PMG‑certified Gem examples are even harder to locate. Comparable serial #1 notes in Gem Uncirculated have sold for $18,000–$22,000 at public auction. These results highlight the intense demand for early‑run positions and reinforce the long‑term strength of this category.
A Trophy‑Level Addition
Serial MB00000003G offers rarity, early‑run significance, and certified originality — making it a centerpiece‑worthy addition to any advanced fancy‑serial or modern‑FRN collection.