Lot 1677
1935-A, $1 World War II Emergency Note. Hawaii Star Note. Short Snorter. . Fr-2300*. . KL-1609*. While "short snorters" are not at all unusual on Hawaii notes, very few have survived on star notes. PCGS Currency graded this example Fine 12 and noted the "short snorter" designation on the holder.
According to www.shortsnorter.org's website, "A short snorter is a banknote upon which signatures were exchanged between those traveling together or meeting up at different events. The tradition was started by bush pilots in Alaska in the 1920's and subsequently spread through the growth of commercial and military aviation. If you signed a short snorter and that person could not produce it upon request, they owed you a dollar or a drink (a "short snort", aviation and alcohol do not mix!)."
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized $173 |
