Fractional Currency
First Issue
August 21, 1863 to May 27, 1863
The First Issue of Fractional Currency is the only issue known as Postage
Currency. It derives the name Postage Currency because postage
stamps were portrayed on the face of the currency.
Denominations were 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents.
* = Notes not in my collection
5 cents
10 cents
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FR 1240 * - Perforated Edges – Monogram of American Bank
Note Co. on reverse
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FR 1241 * - Perforated Edges – No monogram on revers
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FR 1242 (cu) - Straight Edges – Monogram of American Bank
Note Co. on reverse
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FR 1243 (au) - Straight Edges – No monogram on revers
25 cents
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FR 1279 (cu) - Perforated Edges – Monogram of American Bank
Note Co. on reverse
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FR 1280 (gem) - Perforated Edges – No monogram on revers
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FR 1281 (vf) - Straight Edges – Monogram of American Bank
Note Co. on reverse
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FR 1282 * - Straight Edges – No monogram on revers
50 cents
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FR 1310 * - Perforated Edges – 12 perforations per 20mm –
Monogram of American Bank Note Co. on reverse
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FR 1310a - Perforated Edges – 14 perforations per 20mm
– Monogram of American Bank Note Co. on revers
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FR 1311 * - Perforated Edges – No monogram on revers
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FR 1312 (xf) - Straight Edges – Monogram of American Bank
Note Co. on reverse
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FR 1313 * - Straight Edges – No monogram on revers