United States Fractional Currency–Fifty Cents
Engraver American Bank Note Company American
Not on view
Fractional Currency was introduced by the United States Federal Government following the Civil War. These notes were in use between 21 August 1862 and 15 February 1876, and could be redeemed by the U.S. Postal Service for the face value in postage stamps. Fractional notes were issued in 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 50 cent denominations.
This fifty cent bank note has a portrait of William H. Crawford who was Secretary of the Treasury from 1817 to 1825.