The 1890 series $1,000 Treasury Note—officially known as the Grand Watermelon (Friedberg 379a/b)—earned its nickname from the massive green zeroes on the back of the note. The Treasury’s Chief Engraver crafted these zeroes with intricate Continue reading
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What Makes the 1890 Treasury Note Series So Unique in U.S. Currency History?
The 1890 Treasury Note, also called a “Coin Note”, stands out as a unique chapter in U.S. monetary history. Authorized by the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890, these large-size notes were redeemable in gold Continue reading