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20 Dollars, Silver Certificate, United States, 1891

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 dollar note
United States, 1891
Obverse Image: Portrait of Daniel Manning flanked by allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Industry.
Obverse Text: 20 / SILVER CERTIFICATE / THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES TWENTY SILVER DOLLARS PAYABLE TO BEARER ON DEMAND. / WASHINGTON, D.C. / SERIES 1891. / E9090364 / REGISTER OF THE TREASURY / TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES / BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING. / ACT OF FEB. 28, 1878.
Reverse Image: Ornate design.
Reverse Text: TWENTY DOLLARS / UNITED STATES / SILVER CERTIFICATE / BUREAU, ENGRAVING & PRINTING. / THIS CERTIFICATE IS RECEIVABLE FOR CUSTOMS, TAXES AND ALL PUBLIC DUES, AND WHEN SO RECEIVED MAY BE REISSUED.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted
Manning, Daniel
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
date made
1891
Credit Line
U. S. Department of the Treasury
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 cm x 19 cm x .01 cm; 3 5/32 in x 7 15/32 in x in
Object Name
note
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