United States 5 Dollars, 1831

New Orleans Canal and Banking Co.

United States 5 Dollars, 1831 obverse
United States 5 Dollars, 1831 reverse

Information:

Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Dollars
Denomination 5 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Issuing bank The New Orleans Canal & Banking Co
Year 1831
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 187x79 mm

Obverse:

United States 5 Dollars, 1831
Latin

Obverse text

The New Orleans Canal & Banking Co. Will pay Five Dollars on demand to ____________ or bearer. New Orleans _______________18____

Obverse symbol

Numeral 5 surrounded by allegorical females and children at top center. To the left, cartouche containing bust of Benjamin Franklin. To the right, stylized numeral 5 made up of many elements. Below, mermaid and fish in water.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND Undated remainder + - - - - - -
ND (1831-1895) ND (1831-1895) - - - - - -