MetalStacks presents distinguished examples of mid-20th-century American currency with our Series 1963-A $1 Federal Reserve Notes, featuring the iconic green Treasury seal and signatures of Kathryn O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer of the United States) and Henry H. Fowler (Secretary of the Treasury). Issued during a transitional era in U.S. monetary policy, this note represents the modern Federal Reserve system that replaced silver-backed currency, marking a defining shift in American financial history.
This particular example is housed in a protective rigid currency holder and presented within a handsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop, making it a striking ready-to-display piece for collectors, gift recipients, or office and home décor. The framed presentation elevates this note from a simple collectible into a finished showcase piece.
(PSV 20)
Note Information
- Series: 1963-A
- Denomination: $1
- Type: Federal Reserve Note
- Seal Color: Green Treasury Seal
- Issuing Bank: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (D4)
- Serial Number: VARIES
- Signatures:
- Kathryn O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer)
- Henry H. Fowler (Secretary of the Treasury)
- Grade: Circulated
- Issuer: United States of America
- Paper Type: Government-issued cotton/linen blend
- Presentation: Rigid currency holder mounted within a wood display frame
Design Details
Obverse: Features the classic engraved portrait of George Washington at center, framed by ornate scrollwork and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland seal (D4). The green Treasury seal and matching green serial numbers (D72392119B) flank Washington's portrait. The "SERIES 1963 A" designation appears to the right of the portrait, alongside the signature of Secretary Henry H. Fowler. The 1963-A series notably introduced the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the reverse — a hallmark detail of this generation of Federal Reserve Notes.
Reverse: Displays the traditional $1 design with the Great Seal of the United States on both sides — the pyramid with the all-seeing eye (reverse of the Great Seal) on the left and the American eagle (obverse of the Great Seal) on the right. The bold "ONE" lettering and the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" anchor the center of the note.
Historical Significance
The Series 1963-A $1 Federal Reserve Note is a meaningful piece of American monetary heritage. The 1963 series was the first $1 Federal Reserve Note ever issued — replacing the long-running $1 Silver Certificate as the primary one-dollar bill in circulation. It was also the first $1 note to bear the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," following federal legislation requiring its inclusion on all U.S. paper currency. Notes from this era bridge the silver-backed past and the modern fiat currency system, making them a foundational piece for any U.S. paper money collection.
Presentation
This note is securely housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly mounted within a wood display frame with a black matted background, ready for immediate display on a desk, shelf, mantel, or wall. The framed setup protects the note while allowing full visibility of its design, serial number, and signatures. As with all MetalStacks offerings, the note has been carefully handled and verified for authenticity.
For additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at (561) 529-3001.