1918 $2 Federal Reserve Bank Note FR768 PMG VF35

No. #22 In The Top 100—Stunning $2 Jefferson Battleship Federal Reserve Note

It was 1918, and World War I was coming to an end. The United States had just saved Britain and France’s bacon, so when it was time to issue a new $2 Federal Reserve Bank Note, the American government chose to use this new bank note for a propaganda message. Not only did the back of the note feature the famous dreadnought fighting battleship USS New York, it also served as a warning to any current and future despots in Europe that should any of America’s friends allies be threatened again that America was ready and willing to return and defend freedom—and just over 20 years later, we did just that when Europe was once again set ablaze in World War II.

Gunboat Diplomacy Featured On “Horse Blanket” Note

This large 7½" x 3½" size of this “Horse Blanket” note captures the powerful image of the USS New York, the lead ship in the U.S. Navy’s New York Class of battleships. The front of the note features a detailed portrait of Thomas Jefferson to the left, with a Blue Seal on the. Commissioned in 1914, the New York was the first ship to carry the Navy’s new 14-inch guns. She went on to see action in both World War I and World War II. With an exciting image that depicts her steaming at full speed ahead from left to right, it’s no surprise that this note is also ranked at No. #22 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by Q. David Bowers and David M. Sundman.

Stirring Tribute To “The Old Lady Of The Sea”

The New York was the only American ship to sink a German U-Boat during the First World War and served in both the European and Pacific Theaters during the Second World War. She provided support to General George Patton’s troops near Casablanca during the Operation Torch Invasion of North Africa in 1942, and later delivered gunfire support from 1944 to 1945 during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Classified as obsolete after the Second World War, the New York survived the nuclear weapons tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946 before she was finally sunk as a target in 1948. A product of the Brooklyn shipyards, she is fondly remembered as “The Old Lady of the Sea” for her long and venerable service to her country and allies.

Certified By The World’s Largest Third-Party Paper Currency Grader

This note is graded in Very Fine 35 (VF35) condition by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG), the world’s largest third-party paper currency grader, which means it was actually used in commerce. This 1918 $2 Legal Tender Note is classified as Fr #768. This Fr designation refers to the numbering system in the widely used Paper Money of the United States reference book written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg. The Fr numbers indicate varieties existing within a larger type design.

Secure This Important Piece Of U.S. History Today!

Although the Federal Reserve never intended to create one of the most collectible notes ever when it issued this note, that’s just what happened. And, because these notes were heavily circulated, higher graded specimens like this one are scarce and hard to find. In fact, According to the current PMG population report for FR768 Notes, only 39 have been submitted for grading, making this a scarce, coveted issue. Your note will arrive in a clear archival holder for optimal viewing and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Secure this important piece of U.S. history today!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• ONLY 1918 SERIES $2 HORSEBLANKET NOTE – The 1918 $2 Federal Reserve Bank Battleship Note is not only a large-size “Horse blanket” note issued by the Federal Reserve Bank, but 1918 was the only series of $2 Federal Reserve Bank notes issued. It was also the last year that large-size two-dollar bills were issued by the United States. It features the famous USS New York battleship for which it takes its name on the back of the note. The front of the note displays a portrait of President Thomas Jefferson and the name of the Federal Reserve Bank that backed the note.
• LEGAL TENDER CURRENCY – This bank note is $2 legal tender.
• GRADED IN VERY FINE CONDITION – Your 1918 $2 Federal Reserve Bank Battleship Note has been graded by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) in Very Fine-35 (VF35) condition.
• SCARCE, HARD-TO-FIND NOTE – The 1918 $2 Federal Reserve Bank Battleship Note is a popular collectible note that is scarce and hard to find. Most of these notes were worn out during circulation or withdrawn and destroyed by the government decades ago.
• ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR BANK NOTES – This note is ranked at No. #22 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by Q. David Bowers and David M. Sundman.

Don’t miss this popular piece of historic currency—it’s the 1918 $2 Federal Reserve Bank Battleship Note. This large “Horse Blanket” note features Thomas Jefferson and the USS New York battleship and is graded in Very Fine-35 condition. Get yours now!