Dark Green and White background (Left): vertical rectangle, Green in color, with the word FIVE highlighted in white (top &bottom): small green banners with the word FIVE repeating (left center): Green medallion with a White #5 (center): Portrait of a man in a 19th century jacket and bow tie (right center): Green medallion with a White #5 (Right): Depiction of the Virginia State Seal (armored lady holding a spear and sword standing victoriously over the fallen King) with the words (top) The Faith of the Commonwealth is Pledged (Bottom) Receivable in payment of taxes and other public dues
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Richmond Mar 13, 1862
VIRGINIA TREASURY NOTE
No______
The Commonwealth of Virginia will pay
to the bearer
on demand FIVE DOLLARS at the Treasury
