New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-239 February 20, 1790 2d PCGS 12 *Eric Newman Collection*

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The Common Council of the Corporation of the City of New York issued these small denomination notes to satisfy the need for “small change” in the city. After numerous quantities of London counterfeits emerged, a call for redemption of these notes occurred by June 1, 1799. Redeemed notes were burned. Nice note and previously a part of the renowned Eric P. Newman Collection.

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The Common Council of the Corporation of the City of New York issued these small denomination notes to satisfy the need for “small change” in the city. After numerous quantities of London counterfeits emerged, a call for redemption of these notes occurred by June 1, 1799. Redeemed notes were burned. Nice note and previously a part of the renowned Eric P. Newman Collection.

The Common Council of the Corporation of the City of New York issued these small denomination notes to satisfy the need for “small change” in the city. After numerous quantities of London counterfeits emerged, a call for redemption of these notes occurred by June 1, 1799. Redeemed notes were burned. Nice note and previously a part of the renowned Eric P. Newman Collection.

Date: February 20, 1790

Denomination: 2 Pence

Friedberg #: NY-239

State: New York

Certification: PCGS

Grade: 12

Comments: None