1 - 4 OZ "1914 $50 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE" .999 FINE SILVER / COPPER BAR

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4 TROY OZ1914 $50 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE PROOF .999 FINE COPPER/SILVER BAR .999 PURE COPPER BULLION OVERLAID IN .999 FINE SILVER MEASUREMENT 3.93” x 1.96” / 100 x 55 mm WEIGHT 4 oz / 114 grams The 1914 $50 Federal Reserve Note "Mermaid"! The 1914 series of Federal Reserve Notes were the first currency issues of the then new Federal Reserve System, instead of the United States Treasury, which makes these bills significant in U.S. history. To bring confidence to the new system, the Federal Reserve Act required an obligation clause to the new notes stating that they were "Redeemable in gold on demand at the Treasury Department of the United States in the city of Washington, District of Columbia or in gold or lawful money at any Federal Reserve Bank." Often referred to as the "Mermaid Note", the first $50 Federal Reserve Note was issued with a portrait of President Ulysses S. Grant on the obverse and an allegorical figure of Panama between a merchant ship and a Battleship on the reverse. It was meant to commemorate the finishing of the Panama Canal as a major American accomplishment, with the merchant ship crossing from the Pacific Ocean and Battleship from the Atlantic Ocean. This bar has really fantastic detail, if you zoom in on the reverse of the bar, you can see the stars on the shell, the individual palm trees, the masts and guns of the Battleship, even railing on the merchant ship. At just under 4" x 2", and weighing 4 oz, this bar was designed to have substance and girth you can really see and feel. Compared against smaller, 1 oz, 62.5 x 28 mm bars, these really stand out. These beautiful bars are the sixth offering in the new 4oz T&R Classic U.S. Currency Series, and are excellent as an investment in increasing commodities, collectible, or gift. The symbolism of currency says a lot about a nation, and America's historic currency is some of the most beautiful. Their designs hold significance, displaying the important symbols and mottoes that forged the country and its people. The 4oz Classic Currency Series celebrates those foundations in elaborate and splendid detail that you can really appreciate. SHIPPING Shipping is $2.21 via First Class, U.S. Postal to all 50 States, U.S. Territories, and APO/FPO with delivery confirmation and tracking. We DO combine shipping, so if you purchase multiple items the S/H is .99 each additional, as the weight increases in the package. Buy what you want, and we wait for us to send you a combined invoice with shipping adjusted appropriately. USPS raised their rates January 22. International shipping costs will vary by location. Your item will ship within three (3) business days of receipt of payment. We offer a full sixty (60) day return and refund policy, if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase. LARGER QUANTITIES If you would like to purchase multiple quantities or combinations, just send us a message. FEEDBACK We strive for 100% satisfaction from our customers, and consider it a pleasure to earn your business and keep your trust. If you have any questions or concerns before, during or after a sale, please contact us. We're happy to help. If you're pleased with your purchase, we would appreciate your positive comments. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Every customer is automatically registered to win one of five (5), 1935 / 1957 U.S. $1 Silver Certificate Notes, in our monthly customer appreciation drawing. If you aren't ready to place an order just yet, but would like to be registered, as well as get periodic information about upcoming sales and specials, simply send us a message and include your name and email address. We will not share your information with anyone else. No purchase is necessary. Void if prohibited by law in your state. read more

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