MetalStacks presents a highly unique ¢15 Fractional Currency - Circulated/Used,
The 15-cent fractional currency note, featuring a bust of Columbia, was part of a series introduced by the United States Federal Government following the Civil War. Fractional currency was issued between August 21, 1862, and February 15, 1876, to address the shortage of coins. The U.S. Postal Service could redeem these notes for their face value in postage stamps. The fractional currency series included denominations of 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 50 cents.
Features
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard banknote |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 15 Cents (0.15 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 89 × 47 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
Obverse:
- Portrait: Bust of Columbia (left).
- Script: Latin.
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Lettering:
- ACT APPROVED MARCH 3rd 1863.
- FRACTIONAL CURRENCY, UNITED STATES
- Fifteen Cents
- Furnished only by the Assistant Treasurers and Designated Depositories of the United States.
- John Allison (signature)
- F.E. Spinner (signature)
- REGISTER TREASURER
- NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY
- Engraver: Douglas C. Romerson
Reverse:
- Counters: Right and left.
- Script: Latin.
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Lettering:
- THIS NOTE IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR UNITED STATES NOTES BY THE ASST. TREASURERS AND DESIGNATED DEPOSITORS OF THE UNITED STATES
- IN SUMS NOT LESS THAN THREE DOLLARS RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES OF THE UNITED STATES, LESS THAN FIVE DOLLARS, EXCEPT CUSTOMS
- AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
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