1896 $5 "Educational" Silver Certificate Fr. 269 - Very Fine Fr. 1606 Note shows a touch of

Note shows a touch of foxing but is otherwise Uncirculated

that certainly seems like it should have been a solid seller

Reverse: A crystalline raindrop drips from a trilogy of maple leaves coloured in the beautiful hues of autumn

Light overall corrosion

The movement could likely use a cleaning but it runs fine

1896 $5 "Educational" Silver Certificate Fr. 269 - Very Fine Fr. 1606 Note shows a touch ofRanked #5 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes, the $5 Educational features Electricity presenting light to the world on the obverse and vignettes of Ulysses S. Grant & Philip Sheridan on the reverse. Though ranked #5 in the book, this note is considered by many to be the most beautiful executed artistic engraving by the BEP, ever. No pinholes, no tears, no repairs. A very light red mark on the reverse.