1899 $1 Silver Certificate Black Eagle FR226a PMG 66EPQ

One Of The Most Beautiful Currency Notes Of All Time

Issued in 1899, this “Black Eagle” $1 Silver Certificate is currently ranked #16 on the Top 100 U.S. Currency Notes of all-time in the book by David M. Sundman and Q. David Bowers! And it’s easy to see why. Its beautiful engraving is a true work of American art. Rather than the familiar image of George Washington seen on today’s $1 notes, this silver certificate features a massive defiant “Black Eagle” in the center of the obverse.

Only U.S. Currency To Display Two Different Presidents

But don’t worry—while the familiar face of George Washington may be missing from this one-dollar note, both Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant are prominently displayed giving you two presidents for the price of one. This dual design is significant because the 1899 $1 Silver Certificate is the only piece of U.S. currency ever issued which displays the portraits of two different presidents!

The “Saint-Gaudens” Of The Currency World

This is a must-have for currency collectors. In fact, you could say that Black Eagles are the “Saint-Gaudens” of the currency world, meaning they’re highly coveted because of the large bold and defiant Eagle. Incredibly popular, these notes are often the first large-sized note collectors add to their collection. They were nicknamed “hose blankets” for their size—a size that is actually 25% larger than our current dollar bill! Its Friedberg number is 226a. The Friedberg numbering system is a paper money reference—which indicates that this is one of the scarcer Black Eagle Notes. Plus, these notes have been certified and graded by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) as being in sought-after Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality (66 EPQ) condition. According to the PMG population report, only 754 of the FR226a Notes have been submitted, with only 65 graded the same as these!

Limited Availability So Act Fast!

When these notes were first issued, they could be exchanged for a silver dollar. Today, they can be exchanged for looks of awe from friends and family alike. HURRY—limited availability, secure your Black Eagle note today!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• POPULAR ICONIC DESIGN – This 1899 $1 Black Eagle Silver Certificate prominently displays an eagle with its wings spread, printed in black ink on the obverse. This is the only piece of U.S. currency ever issued which displays the portraits of two different presides—Lincoln and Grant—two giants of 19th century American history. The design is so beautiful that it ranks No. 16 on the list of Top 100 U.S. Currency Notes.
• LARGE “HORSE BLANKET” SIZE – This 7½" x 3½" note is 25% larger than our current $1 bill, a size that earned it and other similar-sized notes the nickname of “horse blanket” notes.
• LEGAL-TENDER U.S. CURRENCY NOTE – This note was $1 legal tender in the United States and could be exchanged for one Morgan Silver Dollar.
• GEM UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1899 $1 Silver Certificate Black Eagle Currency Note has been graded paper Money Guaranty (PMG) in Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality (66 EPQ) condition.

The 1899 $1 Silver Certificate Black Eagle is ranked No. 16 in America’s Top 100 list of U.S. currency notes. You can get one now in fantastic Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality condition here at GovMint!