1815 New York City One Cent Municipal Used Banknote

Offered here is an authentic early American municipal scrip note issued shortly after the War of 1812 during a national coin shortage. These small-denomination notes were used to facilitate commerce when copper coinage was scarce.

This example is printed in blue ink with decorative border and hand signature, dated July 3, 1815.

Details:

• Denomination: One Cent

• Issuer: Corporation of the City of New York

• Date: July 3, 1815

• Early U.S. Municipal Currency

• War of 1812 Era Issue

Condition:

Well circulated example with heavy folds, edge wear, rounding, and overall age toning as shown in photos. Paper is intact but shows significant wear consistent with circulation over 200 years ago. Please review images carefully for full condition assessment.

A scarce and desirable early American fractional note ideal for colonial currency and pre-Civil War collectors.

Ships securely packaged.