A Town That Vanished Under Sand - in MICHIGAN!

[@4Kollector]

Great historical pictures 👍👍👍

[@PolarCurrency]

I wish I could have found more - but always thankful for what I could find.

[@4Kollector]

@@PolarCurrency so impressed with the details and all the historic photos that u put together made this incredible story come to life

[@TheCoinBoxChannel]

Fascinating story and what a cool Christmas note! Seriously, crazy the town got buried in sand!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Joe - and yeah the story combined with the notes and the date - was looking on Heritage and a lot of them are dated December 25, 1937. Maybe folks saved them because of the date. We need to catch up my friend.

[@silverfoxfinance]

Very interesting history! The boat beating the horse idea. Classic

[@PolarCurrency]

This one was fun to investigate especially when research had been done.

[@Ontario100]

A fantastic video! Such interesting information and history. What a story. Life is stranger than fiction.

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Ontario - and it was an easy story to tell. Appreciate the support my friend.

[@BlueGoose-u5x]

Cool story.

[@PolarCurrency]

One of my favorite currency stories! Thanks!

[@massabesicgoldandsilver]

Love this video! Wicked good Dan! Truly an amazing history! Thank you for showing these beautiful bank notes 😎🤙🏼

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Dean - a good story just stands on its own. I just had to add the banknotes. It was cool to have a remainder and circulated from the Bank. Very thankful for your support.

[@TengriWorldwideCollectib-rj2fm]

Amazing story!! I can see it is your heart project!! So much time and research invested in this!!

[@PolarCurrency]

Easy time and research for such an interesting story. Thank you.

[@gunnysquarterdeck8550]

WOW that was an amazing video. May just have to add one of these to my ever growing list of currency, courtesy of Polar Currency.

[@PolarCurrency]

They are out there Gunny - If anyone can track them down you can. Looks like the Tribe had a hell of a time at FUN!

[@gunnysquarterdeck8550]

@@PolarCurrency oh we did. Hopefully we can get you down for the 2025 show.

[@GenXcollectible]

Very cool history. Being from Michigan I had no idea of this lost city.

[@PolarCurrency]

I can see how the story slipped by especially if you're not on the Lake Michigan side.

[@bennoble2049]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. My parents are from K-Zoo and used to sail out of that area when they were younger,

[@PolarCurrency]

Thank you - did they have any idea what they were sailing by?

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

A change of pace. I remember you hinting about this video coming up. Fascinating history about the town.

[@PolarCurrency]

I have to "keep you on your toes" Timothy.

[@BanknoteDen]

Great video about this little town. I'd heard of the the town before but never knew of its unique history. Thanks for the video!

[@PolarCurrency]

I had zero clue - barley knew Kalamazoo!

[@EmanuelsWorkbench]

What a great story!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Emanuel - it really did tell itself.

[@bigo2032]

Great Video Dan, we love to vacation at the Silverlake Sand Dunes, North of there a few miles, Keep Stackin bro

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks bigo! Have never been but it looks like a really cool area. Reminded me of North Carolina coast line a lot from seeing the pictures and Google Earth.

[@vm.999]

very cool!

[@PolarCurrency]

It just is. Right?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Guess I better hurry up and find these before demand drives up the price. What a cool story!

[@PolarCurrency]

It is a story that really tells itself - and yeah payback, finally!

[@thenightphantom3433]

Hey Stuplubak. If your interested I can get you some.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

@@thenightphantom3433 good to know but I’m heading to Vegas soon. Maybe when I get back.

[@PolarCurrency]

You have to get a hold of at least one Stu!

[@SHAWNDAVIS-rh9ic]

Thank you for another fun video Dan.

[@PolarCurrency]

Shawn - thank you sir and I promise I'll get you that info this weekend!

[@dustinwitty]

Dang what a cool story. Well said and researched

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks man - a good story, always easy to tell.

[@manasawalaaamir]

appreciate the work you put in this.

[@PolarCurrency]

Thank you and appreciate that - this one was easy because it's great story.

[@douginnewmexico8166]

Great job Dan!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thank you Doug - appreciate that.

[@roostercogburn1984]

Really interesting , thanks.

[@PolarCurrency]

Truth - when I read the comment I was instantly Googling "Singapore, Michigan" and wow. Thank you for the comment.

[@thenightphantom3433]

Love the video. Thank you for making this video. Love seeing my $3 there!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thank You @thenightphantom3433 for the idea and inspiration. I sincerely hope you enjoyed it.

[@edwardsawtell5712]

Great content!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Edward! Always appreciate your support.

[@billhetland8070]

Hi Dan, Thanks for sharing your latest video on Buried Banknotes. What a most interesting story and history of the Singapore Bank. And the town that got buried by sand. And for mentioning part of the history of Chicago’s part in it. I just tried to find those bank notes on e-bay and nothing came up. Take care and stay warm 🙏 Bill 😎

[@PolarCurrency]

Bill - thanks for kind words and the story told itself! I have yet to see them on eBay, a found a few sold on Heritage Auctions. I also checked Pierre Fricke who is huge (and very fair and knowledgeable) seller of Obsoletes. Website: buyvintagemoney.com But did a quick search and he didn't have any listed but he would be worth contacting directly. I did find a $3 for sale at Integrity Coin Store website www.integritycoinstore.com/products/1838-3-singapore-michigan-extreme-rare-obsolete-currency-store-sale-0932450?variant=44550272483566&currency=USD&srsltid=AfmBOoru4lPSELId42wuWECZnHg0GB1aUIwpBAbzQPpS8B76Qx81GFx0qcQ

[@billhetland8070]

Dan you’re most welcome. And Thanks for the tips and looking in to where to find them at other web sites. Take care. 🙏 Bill 😎👍

[@thenightphantom3433]

I know a few people have have them. Are you interested?

[@legaltender1980]

Another great episode. The amount of time you invest in every episode is to be commended. Huge fan of your channel. Keep the videos coming...

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Legal Tender - appreciate that. Appreciate your channel - there isn't enough paper currency channels out there.

[@legaltender1980]

@PolarCurrency thank you. I really value your insight and feedback. And you are correct with there only being a limited amount of paper currency channels. I'm pretty sure we're locked in to them all. We are a small community. Look forward to more Polar Currency and Roundtable videos.😁😁😁🤑🤑🤑.

[@blkcrypto]

Cool name and vignettes. But seriously- Washington in a toga. lol

[@PolarCurrency]

Thank you sir. And yes - cool name for the Village. I couldn't find any information as to why Singapore.

[@markjohnson9445]

Another great video. I do not believe you've ever done anything on the " medal/copper plates"😢 that made the notes. The note you had that shows Washington in Roman attire; I have the plate of George Washington that was used for that note. The plate was used for a number of bank notes. The book "Obsolete Paper Money" by Bowers mite by helpful.

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Mark - haven't gotten to that detail so far as to the plates, etc. Still have too many notes to cover.

[@667hodge]

Curious how you got that plate

[@markjohnson9445]

About 15 + years ago Heritage Auctions had a lot of defferent old plates come up for auction and I get a few of them. I should have gotten more😞. Only seen a couple come up for sale since then.@@667hodge

[@thenightphantom3433]

If you are interested I know someone who owns a sheet. They are pretty rare and high in demand.

[@PolarCurrency]

Did anyone tell you that you are evil? LOL! No I will pass - if I ever do get an uncut sheet it will be from my home state of Minnesota for that dollar amount. But sincere thanks in letting me know.

[@BatistaR0X]

Wow never thought there’s a “Singapore” in mid 1800s. 100 years before the country island

[@PolarCurrency]

I know?! And could never find a thread to the name as applied to that village in Michigan.

[@667hodge]

Check out the history of the Blizzard of 1842

[@PolarCurrency]

That was a big one - I saw the reference to Singapore that they survived thanks to a shipwreck and a few barrels of flour. Interesting.

[@jehanzebkhan7389]

I have 1811 Educational note. USA

[@PolarCurrency]

That's awesome!

[@tylerdouble8721]

I never knew there was a town or bank with the name of Singapore in Michigan. I would like to find a Bank note from this Ghost town. It's odd seeing President George Washington in a toga.

[@PolarCurrency]

Neither did I - but I'm from Minnesota! They are out there. And yeah, GW in a toga - and it's not a good likeness to him either.