This $5 note from the May 15, 1779 North Carolina issue features an engraved top border and a mostly typeset design. Printed on light course paper by Hugh Walker of Wilmington, NC. The printer included secret marks in the text to deter and expose counterfeiters. The secret mark on this $5 bill is a small “u” over “y” in May. There is a neat and meaningful motto at the bottom left that reads “Be Freedom and Independence Steadily Pursued”. Death to counterfeit can be seen on the left edge. The reverse features unique borders, denomination, and Walkers print. Incredibly scarce note, of the 10,000 originally printed, only 14 are known to exist today. Strong eye appeal with light paper and nice signatures.
Signers: John Taylor, John Hunt
This $5 note from the May 15, 1779 North Carolina issue features an engraved top border and a mostly typeset design. Printed on light course paper by Hugh Walker of Wilmington, NC. The printer included secret marks in the text to deter and expose counterfeiters. The secret mark on this $5 bill is a small “u” over “y” in May. There is a neat and meaningful motto at the bottom left that reads “Be Freedom and Independence Steadily Pursued”. Death to counterfeit can be seen on the left edge. The reverse features unique borders, denomination, and Walkers print. Incredibly scarce note, of the 10,000 originally printed, only 14 are known to exist today. Strong eye appeal with light paper and nice signatures.
Signers: John Taylor, John Hunt
Date: May 15, 1779
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: NC-183a
State: North Carolina
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 30
Comments: “Repaired, Annotation”
