3 cents 1863 — United States ( Pick: 105 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 3-cent note issued in the United States in 1863. It is cataloged under Pick number 105. This note features a red color and is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are 65 x 40 mm. It is signed by the Register of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States, and it was produced by the American Bank Note Company.
The amount of this note produced corresponds to 49%.
During this time of issuance, the United States was experiencing the Civil War, which significantly affected governance and money production.
The amount of this note produced corresponds to 49%.
During this time of issuance, the United States was experiencing the Civil War, which significantly affected governance and money production.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Register of the Treasury, Treasurer of the United States
- Date of issue
- March 3, 1863
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- red
- Dimensions
- 65 x 40 mm
- Amount produced
- 49%
- Pick catalog
- 105
About this banknote
The 3-cent fractional currency note was issued by the United States Treasury in 1863. It was part of a series introduced under the Act of March 3, 1863, during a time when coin shortages necessitated the use of fractional currency. This form of currency aimed to facilitate transactions during the Civil War when metal coin availability was scarce.
The front of the note features a portrait of George Washington, along with intricate designs and the series inscriptions. The back is marked by a large numeral "3" surrounded by ornate patterns. This note was produced by the American Bank Note Company. It measures 65 x 40 mm and was part of the fractional currency that resulted in 49% production to address circulation needs.
