Scottishmoney Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 One of my favourite early notes, I bought this when I was young and it took up a lot of my money: A lovely and pristine example of a rather scarce banknote, this one issued by the New York City Waterworks in January 1776. This was a scarce municipal issue of paper money that was used to raise funds for the support of the Waterworks in New York City. This is why I am particular to this note and had to buy it, albeit when I was young and it took up a large amount of my funds - the image of the hydraulic cylinder pump and the representation of fountains on the reverse. This note is very unique for Colonial era notes for the fact that it is a municipal and not Colony issue, that it has an engraved image of something other than a leaf or floral design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 WOW !!! That is incredible, especially being that old, and yet still in amazing condition. Plus the 1776 date is rather special to us "colonists" you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks for sharing your pictures. I know I'll have to search through the Internet for unusual notes but looks like you have done a better job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 This note is known as the "Water Works" issue. I have the same one in CU, serial number 950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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