US Washington Franklin Series
About US Washington Franklin Series
A long running definitive series from 1908 to 1922 featuring only Washington and Franklin in various denominations. Over 200 different varieties exist based on perforation, watermark, and design type. The series was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The 1 cent Franklin and 2 cent Washington were the most commonly used. Collecting the complete Washington Franklin series is a major undertaking requiring deep knowledge of watermark and perforation varieties.
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