5 cents 1863 — United States ( Pick: 101 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 cents issued in the United States in 1863. It is cataloged under Pick number 101. The dimensions of the note are 66 x 48 mm and it is printed on paper.
The front design details are not specified, and the back design is also not provided. The multiple colors of the note include green, bronze, black, red, blue, brown, orange, purple, yellow, and white. It is signed by Stoddard B. Colby and Francis Elias Spinner, and was printed by the Treasury Department.
The banknote contributes to the diversity of U.S. paper currency from the 19th century. The United States faced significant economic changes during the Civil War era, impacting the design and issuance of currency.
The front design details are not specified, and the back design is also not provided. The multiple colors of the note include green, bronze, black, red, blue, brown, orange, purple, yellow, and white. It is signed by Stoddard B. Colby and Francis Elias Spinner, and was printed by the Treasury Department.
The banknote contributes to the diversity of U.S. paper currency from the 19th century. The United States faced significant economic changes during the Civil War era, impacting the design and issuance of currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Stoddard B. Colby, Francis Elias Spinner
- Date of issue
- March 3, 1863
- Printing office
- Treasury Department
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green, bronze, black, red, blue, brown, orange, purple, yellow, white
- Dimensions
- 66 x 48 mm
- Pick catalog
- 101
About this banknote
The United States Treasury Department issued this 5-cent fractional currency note in 1863. This series was introduced during the American Civil War to address the shortage of coins, as metal was being hoarded for its value. The Act of March 3, 1863, authorized the issuance of this type of currency.
The front side of the note features a portrait of George Washington, surrounded by intricate designs and the denomination "5" prominently displayed. The back side showcases an ornate design with the numeral "5" in the center. The note was signed by Stoddard B. Colby and Francis Elias Spinner and is known for its compact size, measuring 66 x 48 mm.
