1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note Value

The United States 1000 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1972, catalogued here from 2 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 1000 Dollar Note
Year
1972
Material
Paper

1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

1000 [at four corners]; Legal Tender to anyone stupid enough to take it at face value!/ Here's the $1,000 McGovern promised everyone/ ONE THOUSAND/ On Nov. 7, 1972 this bill/ will self-destruct!/ To Redeem: just hold this bill (& your breath!)

Portrait of G. McGovern at center with image of setting sun inscribed "FINIS" at l.

Reverse

1000% [at four corners]; Promissory Note/ "McGovern says he's behind me 1000 per cent!"/ - but you promised!/ Would you believe 10%/Payable Nov.8,1972 at/ Credibility Gap, USA/ but../ he didn't say how far behind!

Portrait of Eagleton at center inscribed below: "EAGLETON"

Measured 1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note specimens

2 physically measured 1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
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1972 United States 1000 Dollar Note #2----

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.