Description
FR‑1187 • 1922 $20 GOLD CERTIFICATE • PMG 25 VERY FINE+
A problem‑free, evenly circulated 1922 $20 Gold Certificate, cataloged as FR‑1187, carrying serial K85882708 and certified PMG 25 Very Fine Plus. This is a comment‑free, fully original example with no restorations, no discoloration, and no issues — exactly what collectors want in the mid‑grade range.
The note shows honest circulation, strong remaining detail, and the classic vibrant orange back that makes this type one of the most popular Gold Certificates ever issued. The portrait of George Washington paired with the bold gold overprint continues to drive demand across all grade levels.
🔥 WHY THIS NOTE SELLS
- PMG 25 Very Fine+ — a desirable mid‑grade with no comments or problems.
- Original paper with natural circulation, not washed or pressed.
- Bright orange back, still bold and attractive.
- Problem‑free — no tears, no repairs, no stains, no distractions.
- Classic Washington portrait — one of the most collected Gold Certificate designs.
- Strong type note for both new and advanced collectors.
NOTE DETAILS
- Friedberg: FR‑1187
- Series: 1922
- Denomination: $20 Gold Certificate
- Serial: K85882708
- Grade: PMG 25 Very Fine Plus
- Holder Comments: None (clean, problem‑free)
- Back Color: Strong orange
- Portrait: George Washington
COLLECTOR INSIGHT
The 1922 $20 Gold Certificate remains one of the most recognizable and aggressively collected large‑size Gold Certificates. Mid‑grade VF examples like this — especially comment‑free and with strong color — continue to tighten in availability as collectors lock them away.
PMG 25 is the sweet spot for buyers wanting:
- Originality,
- Solid detail,
- A bright orange back,
- And a price far below AU/UNC levels.
This is the kind of note that moves quickly because it checks every box for a type collector.
SUMMARY
A clean, original, problem‑free FR‑1187 1922 $20 Gold Certificate graded PMG 25 Very Fine+, with strong color, honest circulation, and excellent overall eye appeal. A standout mid‑grade example of one of the most iconic Gold Certificate types.
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