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| Issuer | AAC (American Art Classics) |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Printer | AAC (American Art Classics) |
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| Reverse description | Central panoramic vignette of the Washington Monument viewed from the Reflecting Pool, framed by elaborate acanthus-scroll guilloche borders. Denomination numerals appear in the upper left and right corners, with the dates 1789 and 1797 at lower left and right respectively. A cartouche at bottom center bears the monument's name. |
| Reverse lettering | 1000000 IN GOD WE TRUST 1000000 1789 THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT 1797 |
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| Comments |
American Art Classics produced novelty notes like this one for the gift and souvenir trade — they have no monetary status and were never issued by any governmental or banking authority. The "First President" denomination places it in a long tradition of million-dollar fantasy notes marketed as novelties, collectibles, or gag gifts, a market that expanded significantly in the early 2000s alongside online retail.
These pieces circulate freely in the notaphilic catalog largely for completeness. Condition is almost always high; they were never spent.