| Best Large-Size Set |
Large Size Federal Reserve Notes
| 1914 Blue Seal $5 District Set |
Big Blue Fives
Judge's Comments:
With eleven out of twelve notes grading Choice Uncirculated or better, xlcurrency's district set of $5 1914 Blue Seal Federal Reserve Notes ranked among this year's top Large Size sets. The gem of the set (no pun intended) is xlcurrency's $5 from Philadelphia which graded 65 EPQ along with three others from Boston, Richmond and Minneapolis. With only one note grading About Uncirculated, this set is a excellent collection of impressive examples from each district from 1914. A complete set with over a 10,000 point lead and room for growth, xlcurrency has made their mark on the registry with this set.
| 13268 |
| Best Small Size Set |
Small Size Federal Reserve Notes
| Small Size Federal Reserve Note $5 Set |
Thomas Irwin Collection - FRN
Judge's Comments:
It was a very competitive year in small size, and emerging at the top for this year's best small size set was Jack Ackerman with the Thomas Irwin Collection of Small Size Federal Reserve Note $5 notes. An amazing set with 100% completion, the Thomas Irwin Collection is not only complete but this set breaks barriers that are not often seen in the registry. All notes in the set have been graded EPQ with 38 out of 39 grading Choice Uncirculated. Of those 38 notes, 22 have received grades of 68 or higher! It is quite an accomplishment to compile this many high quality notes. Definitely a feat worth mentioning, the quality of this set is unsurpassed and is what puts this set above the field.
| 55678 |
| Best Presented Set |
Military Payment Certificates
| MPC Complete Denomination Set (Incl. Series 691 & 701) (No Replacements) |
Complete MPC
Judge's Comments:
There was no doubt when it came to selecting this year's best presented set. Malleabledan's Complete MPC set has a phenomenal collection of Military Payment Certificates with outstanding images and presentation. It's one thing to build a nice set in our registry, but to take it a step further and provide presentation for the collecting community really sets the bar. This set not only has exceptional images, but includes 69 total notes with over 90% receiving the EPQ designation. The set also possesses several notes graded Gem Uncirculated or better with a Series 692 25 Cent highlighting at 68 EPQ. Taking full advantage of the registry, this is a fantastic set all around which allows everyone to see and enjoy an amazing collection of Military Payment Certificates.
| 85353 |
| Best Overall Set |
Small Size Legal Tender
| Small Size Legal Tender Notes Complete Set |
The "DeRocker" Collection Complete Set
Judge's Comments:
When discussing this year's Best Overall set it was hard to deny The DeRocker Collection Complete Set of Small Size Legal Tender of this honor. With the lowest grade coming in at 66 EPQ, it goes without saying that this set has notes of the highest quality. Two highlights of the set of nearly 30 flawless notes include two $100 notes from 1966 and 1966A both receiving the grade of 67 EPQ. Another nice highlight from the collection is a 1953C $2 which received a grade of 68 EPQ. Another very competitive small size set from our registry, DeRocker's Complete Set of Small Size Legal Tender is one to admire as a set like this is not completed overnight. Setting itself apart from the registry with high quality material, it is hard not to be envious of such a group that is very deserving of our Best Overall award.
| 33468 |