Description: The 1896 $1 Silver Certificate, known as the Educational Note (Friedberg #225), is one of the most iconic and celebrated pieces of U.S. currency due to its artistic design and historical significance. Part of the "Educational Series," this note represents a period when U.S. currency was designed to embody both artistry and symbolism. The front of the note features an allegorical scene titled "History Instructing Youth" by artist Edwin H. Blashfield. It depicts a female figure personifying History, seated and pointing toward the Washington D.C. skyline, with a young boy representing Youth by her side. The design is framed with intricate engravings that include the names of notable Americans such as Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and Ulysses S. Grant. The reverse of the note presents portraits of two prominent American figures: Martha Washington, the nation's first First Lady, and George Washington, the first President of the United States, along with ornate detailing. This note was issued under the authority of the Act of February 28, 1878, which allowed for Silver Certificates to be backed by silver bullion deposited in the U.S. Treasury. Holders could theoretically redeem the note for an equivalent amount of silver.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Seminole, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-31T21:26:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: $1
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: Banknotes
Year: 1896
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
