United States - 1 Dollar 1935A - North Africa Emergency Silver Certificate, Yellow Seal - Julian-Morgenthau ...

United States - 1 Dollar 1935A - North Africa Emergency Silver Certificate, Yellow Seal - Julian-Morgenthau Signatures - Friedberg 2306 A One Dollar Series 1935A Silver Certificate, issued as special emergency currency for United States forces in North Africa during World War II. The note bears a distinctive yellow Treasury seal, intended to allow the United States government to identify and invalidate the issue if large quantities fell into enemy hands. The serial numbers are printed in blue, and the signature combination is Julian-Morgenthau. Obverse: A portrait of George Washington appears at the center, surrounded by the inscriptions "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR." At the left is a declaration stating that the certificate is legal tender for all debts, public and private, while the lower inscription states that one dollar in silver is payable to the bearer on demand. The yellow Treasury seal appears to the right of the portrait, and the serial numbers are printed in blue. The signatures of W.A. Julian and Henry Morgenthau Jr. appear below. Reverse: A green design featuring a large central "ONE." The unfinished pyramid and eye appear at the left, while the Great Seal eagle appears at the right. "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" appears above and "ONE DOLLAR" below. The note shows circulation wear, including a central horizontal fold, additional folds and creases, light staining, toning and moderate wear. Minor handling wear is visible along the edges and corners. A historic World War II emergency issue, readily identified by its distinctive yellow Treasury seal.