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| Issuer | Federal Reserve System |
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| Year | 1963-1988 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | Intaglio-printed portrait of President Ulysses S. Grant occupies the central vignette, framed by fine guilloche scrollwork. The Federal Reserve Seal and Treasurer's signature appear at left, while the Treasury Department Seal and Secretary's signature are positioned at right. Denomination numeral "50" appears in each corner, with the obligation text and series designation along the upper and lower margins. |
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| Reverse description | The central vignette presents a detailed intaglio engraving of the United States Capitol Building viewed from the west front, set against a panoramic cityscape of Washington D.C. with the Washington Monument visible at left. The legend "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" arches across the top in bold lettering, with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" divided on either side of the vignette, and the caption "U.S. CAPITOL" inscribed below the central image. Large denomination numerals "50" appear in each corner, supported by elaborate guilloche border work rendered throughout in green ink. |
| Reverse lettering | THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST U.S. CAPITOL FIFTY DOLLARS |
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