{"product_id":"confederate-states-of-america-20-note-1863-american-civil-war","title":"Confederate States of America, $20 Note - 1863 - American Civil War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes archival-grade plastic banknote sleeve for protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richmond, Virginia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 6th, 1863\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tennessee State Capital building in the center, with a portrait of Alexander H. Stevens in the bottom right (vice president of the CSA). Hand penned signatures of Confederate officials in iron gall ink on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denomination of the bill in blue ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Confederate Banknotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the Civil War, the 11 states of the newly formed Confederacy needed currency to fund the war effort. Known as \"greybacks,\" the new Confederate banknotes were not backed by any hard assets, but rather by a promise to pay the bearer back after the war. Specifically, many stated that payment would come “two years after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the Confederate States and the United States.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronically, the initial batch of Confederate banknotes were printed in New York City and then smuggled back into the South. However, there were significant problems with printing money in enemy territory as the war progressed, and the Confederate government resorted to employing private print companies throughout Louisiana, South Carolina and Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Confederacy had limited access to skilled engravers, printers, and printing facilities, so early issue banknotes often had unrelated designs, including mythical gods, but later included Confederate themes such as famous southern politicians, historical figures, trains and naval ships. Altogether, the Confederate States of America issued banknotes featuring at total of 72 different designs, five of which depicted slaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the war continued and defeat appeared imminent, the value of Confederate notes plummeted, exacerbated by rampant inflation and counterfeiting. Once the South lost the war, Confederate notes lost all monetary value as a currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in this photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53107326026039,"sku":"tch1791343655165","price":48.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6731\/2439\/files\/confederate-states-of-america-20-note---1863---american-civil-war_1.png?v=1791343662","url":"https:\/\/www.meravora.shop\/products\/confederate-states-of-america-20-note-1863-american-civil-war","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}