1935 $100 French Low serial number?

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I have the following 1935 $100 French note with a serial number of F00540. Now the Charlton catalogue only gives a premium on 1935 notes of 500 and under while all others get a premium on 999 or less. Does anyone know why this is? Also, because mine is 540 and in my opinion a very low serial number, would there be any premium on the value?

My guess is low numbers are relative.

When the highest number is 9999999, 540 is pretty low.
When the highest number is 99999, 540 isn't so low.

Oops, meant to say the highest French $100 serial number is F04375. F00540 is really not all that low by comparison.

... the highest French $100 serial number is F04375. F00540 is really not all that low by comparison.

If you read the guide you'll see that collectors who collect low numbers are seeking very low # (0000010- 0000001).  The French 1935 doesn't even have the typical 7 digit format- so  yes- it's just not that low- in terms of numbers (its relative as "Seth" points out) and collectors will be more interested in your note because it is a rare French 1935 $100. That takes precedence in terms of what a collector is after.   So- you could "haggle" for a premium b/c its number 00540 but I'm doubtful the collector your haggling with will be that impressed (about that number)! He/she will be more likely happy to get a French 1935 note & honestly- it will be more about the condition of your note- not the number.

Hope that puts some perspective on "what its worth."