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| Issuer | United States (National Banking System) |
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| Year | 1902-1927 |
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| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries an intaglio-printed portrait vignette of President Benjamin Harrison at left, set against an intricate guilloche underprint in green and black. The issuing bank name, city, state, and charter details appear in letterpress across the face, with the denomination numeral and series date prominently inscribed. Ornate lathe-work borders frame the composition on all sides, characteristic of the large-size National Currency format. |
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| Obverse lettering | SECURED BY UNITED STATES BONDS OR OTHER SECURITIES UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SERIES OF 1902 THE NATIONAL BANK OF [CITY] WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND FIVE DOLLARS [City, State, Date] |
| Reverse description | The reverse is printed entirely in green and centers on a large circular intaglio vignette of the Landing of the Pilgrims, captioned accordingly at the base of the medallion. Flanking the central scene are cornucopia motifs and interlocking scrollwork, with bold numeral 5 counters at each corner. The inscriptions NATIONAL CURRENCY appear in banner-style lettering below the vignette, and a full legal-tender clause runs along the lower margin in fine letterpress text. |
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