50 cents 1862 — United States ( Pick: 100 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 cents issued in the United States in 1862. It is cataloged under Pick number 100.
The note features a design in green and black on white paper. It is signed by the Register of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States, and it was printed by the National Bank Note Company.
The dimensions of the banknote measure 78 x 183 mm. The National Bank Act was passed in 1863, establishing a system of national banks and creating a uniform national currency.
The note features a design in green and black on white paper. It is signed by the Register of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States, and it was printed by the National Bank Note Company.
The dimensions of the banknote measure 78 x 183 mm. The National Bank Act was passed in 1863, establishing a system of national banks and creating a uniform national currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Register of the Treasury and Treasurer of the United States
- Date of issue
- March 10, 1862
- Printing office
- National Bank Note Company
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green and black on white paper
- Dimensions
- 78 x 183 mm
- Pick catalog
- 100
About this banknote
The United States issued this 50-cent fractional currency in 1862 through the National Bank Note Company. This series was introduced during the Civil War due to a shortage of coins, which were being hoarded. It provided small change in the economy during a time when metal currency was scarce.
The front design features five portraits of George Washington based on postage stamps, surrounded by ornate patterns and inscriptions indicating its use as postage currency. The back displays the denomination "50" prominently with instructions for exchangeability. This note, measuring 78 x 183 mm, was signed by the Register of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States.
