1897 United States 5 Cent Note Value

The United States 5 Cent Note is a collectible note from 1897, catalogued here from a documented example with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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1897 United States 5 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 5 Cent Note
Year
1897
Material
Paper

1897 United States 5 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

GOOD AT THE BISHOPS' GENERAL STOREHOUSE FOR FIVE CENTS AT RETAIL PRICES WORTH OF PRODUCE AND MERCHANDISE ONLY

Reverse

THIS NOTE IS NOT GOOD EXCEPT IN THE PRODUCE AND MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENTS OF THE BISHOPS' GENERAL STORE HOUSE

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Measured 1897 United States 5 Cent Note specimens

1 physically measured 1897 United States 5 Cent Note example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1897 United States 5 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1897 United States 5 Cent Note #1---Criswell.not

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.