US $100 1934 Fr#2152-G Federal Reserve Note PCGS 64 PPQ Very Choice New

• Country: United States
• Denomination: $100 USD
  
• Series: 1934
  
• Catalog Reference: Fr#2152-G
  
• District: Chicago (G–7)
  
• Type: Federal Reserve Note
  
• Seal Type: Dark Green Seal (DGS)
  
• Signatures: Julian–Morgenthau
  
• Certification: PCGS
  
• Grade: Very Choice New 64 PPQ
  
• Serial Number: G02074326A
  
• Portrait: Benjamin Franklin
  
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

A premium high-grade $100 Federal Reserve Note from the Series of 1934, cataloged as Fr#2152-G and certified PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ. This example was issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (District 7) and displays the bold Dark Green Seal (DGS), a signature feature of early 1934 printings.

Centering is strong, the paper is fully original, and the embossing remains crisp — all characteristics that justify the coveted PPQ (Premium Paper Quality) designation. The portrait of Benjamin Franklin is sharply rendered with deep ink contrast, framed by the early small-size $100 layout that collectors prize for its classic and balanced engraving style.

As a Very Choice New 64 PPQ example, this note offers exceptional eye appeal with only the faintest signs of handling, making it an outstanding representative of this iconic high-denomination issue.

Background Information

The Series of 1934 $100 Federal Reserve Notes reflect an important monetary shift following the Gold Reserve Act, which redefined U.S. currency policy during the Great Depression. Early printings featured a distinctly rich Dark Green Seal (DGS), used before later production moved toward lighter green variants.

Fr#2152-G represents the Chicago district issue and carries the signatures of Julian and Morgenthau. High-denomination notes from this early DGS period were printed in comparatively smaller quantities, and well-preserved examples are increasingly difficult to source, especially with PPQ originality.

Collectors value these notes for their historical significance, their robust engraving detail, and their excellent combination of scarcity and visual appeal.