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Bureau of Engraving & Printing Red Envelope
- Winning Bid: $8.10
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Lot # 033
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This listing features a beautifully designed red descriptive envelope created for the “Lucky Money Note” celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The envelope contains an uncirculated $1 Federal Reserve Note with the auspicious serial number E88880323B. The repeated “8” is highly regarded in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
About Lucky Money:
“Lucky Money” notes are official products of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), released annually in honor of the Lunar New Year. These notes are popular collectibles and meaningful gifts that reflect traditional cultural values.
Symbolism:
- Red represents happiness, celebration, and good luck.
- Gold symbolizes wealth, abundance, and success.
- The dragon—a revered figure in Chinese culture—signifies strength, wisdom, and prosperity, and is believed to usher in good fortune.
Red envelopes, such as this one, are traditionally exchanged during the Lunar New Year as a wish for health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming year. Measures 9.5" x 5"
Translation on Envelope:
“Lucky Money and the Golden Dragon emerges from the sea to welcome the joyous spring, brings splendor, and good fortune fills the home.”
A meaningful and symbolic collectible—perfect for gifting or adding to your Lunar New Year or currency collection.
A minor sticky spot is present near the right-hand corner of the red envelope, consistent with where a price tag was previously affixed.
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