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| Issuer | Federal Reserve System |
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| Year | 1928 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Central intaglio vignette of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States, occupying the center of the note. The Federal Reserve Seal and the Treasurer's signature appear to the left of the portrait, while the Treasury Seal and the Secretary's signature are positioned to the right. The obligation text and denomination inscriptions are rendered in fine letterpress against a green and black underprint. |
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| Obverse lettering | FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE REDEEMABLE IN GOLD ON DEMAND AT THE UNITED STATES TREASURY, OR IN GOLD OR LAWFUL MONEY AT ANY FEDERAL RESERVE BANK GRANT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND FIFTY DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | A finely engraved panoramic vignette of the United States Capitol building occupies the center, rendered in green intaglio ink with considerable architectural detail including the dome, wings, and surrounding grounds. The denomination numeral 50 appears in each corner, and the title inscription arches across the upper border above the vignette. Intricate guilloche patterns and scrollwork frame the composition on all sides. |
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