10 Cents 'Postage Currency' - 1st issue

Issuer United States
Year 1862
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 10 Cents (0.10 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Paper
Size 65 × 45 mm
Shape Rectangular
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Reference(s) P#98
Obverse description 10 Cents U.S. Postage stamp at center featuring George Washington.
Obverse lettering POSTAGE CURRENCY FURNISHED ONLY BY THE ASSISTANT TREASURERS and designated Depositories of THE U.S. 10 10 RECEIVABLE FOR POSTAGE STAMPS AS ANY US POST OFFICE NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. N.Y.
Reverse description Large counter in center
Reverse lettering Exchangeable for United States Notes by any Assistant Treasurer or designated U.S. Depository in sums of not less than FIVE DOLLARS Receivable in payment of all dues to the U. States less than Five Dollars ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1862 ABCั
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Numisquare ID 6264805440
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