1862 Bank Of Louisiana $5 " Forced Issue " Banknote.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:38468061 | Certification: Uncertified |
| Type: Banknotes | Grade: Ungraded |
| Denomination: $5 |
On offer is an 1862 Bank of Louisiana $2 "Forced Issue" Series Banknote in estimated Fine to Very Fine condition.
After the fall of New Orleans to Union forces in 1862 the use of Confederate currency was outlawed. The military governor of New Orleans, Gen. Benjamin Butler, ordered the Bank of New Orleans to issue a series of its own currency to provide for the economic needs of the city. The Bank proceeded to do so, affixing the "Forced Issue" stamp to each issued note as a mark of ...duress.
The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based upon the original photos provided.
After the fall of New Orleans to Union forces in 1862 the use of Confederate currency was outlawed. The military governor of New Orleans, Gen. Benjamin Butler, ordered the Bank of New Orleans to issue a series of its own currency to provide for the economic needs of the city. The Bank proceeded to do so, affixing the "Forced Issue" stamp to each issued note as a mark of ...duress.
The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based upon the original photos provided.
