Step back into U.S. monetary history with this classic 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note, widely nicknamed a “Horse Blanket” for its larger-than-modern size. As an early Federal Reserve issue from the New York district, it captures the artistry, scale, and economic transition of America’s first generation of central-bank notes.
Note Details:
Issuer: United States
Period: Federal Republic (1776–present)
Type: Federal Reserve Note
Series/Year: 1914
Denomination: 5 Dollars (USD)
Currency: Dollar (1785–present)
District: 2-B New York
Serial Number: B41224398D
Size: Approx. 190 × 80 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Obverse Design:
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Centered portrait of Abraham Lincoln
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Blue Treasury seal at right with matching district indicators (2-B)
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Text includes:
“FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE”
“THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND” -
Large “5” numerals at each corner and district identifiers at left
Reverse Design:
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Dual-vignette green engraving in a detailed guilloché frame
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Large “5” numerals anchoring the corners
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Bold “FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE” banner across the top
Condition & Collector Insight:
This note shows heavy circulation and visible paper separation, consistent with long-term handling and use. Despite its wear, it remains an authentic artifact of early Federal Reserve history and a tangible reminder of America’s evolving currency system.
Presentation: Comes housed in a premium wooden display case with a clear glass-top viewing window and protective felt interior for both preservation and elegant presentation
Collectors value these early large-size notes for their detailed engraving, historical importance, and connection to the dawn of centralized U.S. banking.
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