$500 Bill 1934A - Historical U.S. Currency Featuring President McKinley #1706 (License: Personal Use)

This 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Note features a portrait of President William McKinley, flanked by ornate scrollwork and the green Treasury seal indicating its Series of 1934A issuance. The note includes dual serial numbers (G00238690A), “Washington, D.C.” designation, and the phrase “Will Pay to the Bearer on Demand,” reflecting pre-1969 U.S. currency design standards. Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, it is among the highest-denomination notes ever circulated in the U.S., now retired and highly collectible.

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