| Obverse description |
The central image is a cotton bowl and leaves. On the left edges is a shaded rectangle with `FIVE CENTS` printed in it. Along the right edge of the rectangle is the series `1st SERIES.` In the center section inscribed in a variety of fonts is `THE STATE OF ALABAMA / WILL PAY TO BEARER IN / Confederate States Treasury Notes / when presented at the State Treas.y / in sums of TWENTY DOLLARS and upwards / FIVE CENTS. / Montgomery, January 1st 1863. |
| Obverse lettering |
FIVE CENTS 5 No. THE STATE OF ALABAMA WILL PAY TO BEARER IN Confederate States Treasury Notes after presented at the State Treas.y in sums of Twenty Dollars and upwards. FIVE CENTS. Montgomery, RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES |
| Reverse description |
Blank. |
| Reverse lettering |
|
| Signature(s) |
RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES Engravers: J.T. Paterson, Co Reverse Blank. |
| Protection type |
|
| Protection description |
|
| Variants |
|
| Numisquare ID |
2082280100 |
| Comments |
|
