Question on catalog #1939 $2. dollar 2009 0

[signal6271]

Question; what does the "Ble" mean? 

I understand the the B portion but not the "le" portion.

See the attached screenshot for reference.

[Jennifer F.]

Good morning,

Thanks for your message.  On this particular note the "le" would stand for Limited Edition.  For this particular FR number there was a 150th Anniversary set with a specific serial number range that were part of this limited edition group.  

If you have any other questions, please let us know.  Thank you!

[signal6271]

Thank you. 

 

 

[signal6271]

On 12/1/2021 at 6:21 AM, Jennifer F. said:

Good morning,

Thanks for your message.  On this particular note the "le" would stand for Limited Edition.  For this particular FR number there was a 150th Anniversary set with a specific serial number range that were part of this limited edition group.  

If you have any other questions, please let us know.  Thank you!

Hello Jennifer,

Another question,

would these have been sheet production from the BEP? 

Thank you

[signal6271]

On 12/1/2021 at 7:37 AM, signal6271 said:

Hello Jennifer,

Another question,

would these have been sheet production from the BEP? 

Thank you

Jennifer,

One other question, do you know the serial number ranges and would you share these? 

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 12/1/2021 at 10:53 AM, signal6271 said:

One other question, do you know the serial number ranges and would you share these?

I might be able to help now that I know what they are.

Looks like the $2 all started with 2021 and were limited to a release of 10,000. Since the serial number is 8 digits that would limit the range to 20129999 - 20120000 (BA block). The $5 was similar in that the serial number started with 1862, that along with the release limit would close the range to 18629999 - 18620000 (J)GA block). I would assume they were printed on full sheets and then cut, but I can't say for sure. Those are my best guesses anyway. 

You can still buy the original sets online for under $40.

Edited December 1, 2021 by Fenntucky Mike
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[signal6271]

On 12/1/2021 at 2:47 PM, Fenntucky Mike said:

I might be able to help now that I know what they are.

Looks like the $2 all started with 2021 and were limited to a release of 10,000. Since the serial number is 8 digits that would limit the range to 20129999 - 20120000 (BA block). The $5 was similar in that the serial number started with 1862, that along with the release limit would close the range to 18629999 - 18620000 (J)GA block). I would assume they were printed on full sheets and then cut, but I can't say for sure. Those are my best guesses anyway. 

You can still buy the original sets online for under $40.

Hmm. Good to know. Yes, I did read some info at BEP, but there was not an in-depth explanation of the "le" notes. But your explanation seems to fit with the anniversary dates mentioned.

Appreciate the info.

Take care   

Thank you

Edited December 2, 2021 by signal6271

[Jennifer F.]

Good morning,

We show the serial numbers in this limited edition start with 2012 and ends with 1-150.  

Thanks!

[signal6271]

On 12/3/2021 at 6:08 AM, Jennifer F. said:

Good morning,

We show the serial numbers in this limited edition start with 2012 and ends with 1-150.  

Thanks!

Thank you