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Etat De Massachusettes
| Issuer | United States |
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| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Fantasy banknote |
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| Obverse description | Green guilloche border frames a central vignette of an American Elm tree flanked by a Chickadee bird at left within a circular cartouche and a Horse at right; a Mountain Laurel flower and a Massachusetts state quarter coin vignette appear in the lower corners. The title inscription 'THE BAY STATE' appears in a banner at the base, with the date 1788 repeated at upper left and right. |
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| Reverse description | Latin script text panel forming the reverse of this fantasy commemorative note, issued as part of a 50-state series referencing the Massachusetts statehood year of 1788. |
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There is no legitimate United States federal or state banknote issued in 2003 under the name "Etat De Massachusettes." Massachusetts has not issued its own currency since the colonial and early confederation periods, and the French-language styling here — "Etat De" rather than "State of" — points toward a fantasy, novelty, or souvenir piece rather than any genuine fiscal instrument.