1776 Continental Fugio Currency Note Fine

1776 Currency Notes Designed by Benjamin Franklin

Each of the Continental Currency Notes here was printed in 1776—the year the Declaration of Independence was signed! The designs and motto were created by Ben Franklin, one of the greatest, most noteworthy patriots of the Revolutionary War era with a strong influence on the creation of the American nation. Further, during the American Revolution, colonial notes were hand-signed—which means these notes are hand-signed by authorized people who have had some involvement in the Revolution against Great Britain!

Hand-Signed Notes From An Independence-Minded America

The front of each note features a sundial with the Latin word “Fugio” meaning “I flee” or “I fly,” and “Mind Your Business.” Essentially, Franklin is suggesting you get on with your business, as time flies! The back of the notes displays 13 interlinked rings, each featuring the name of one of the colonies, along with the words “We Are One,” and “American Congress.”

Still in Fine (F) condition, these 1776 notes are a national treasure any patriot would be proud to own. Secure one for your collection today.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• CURRENCY NOTES DESIGNED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN – These currency notes are historic pieces of America’s Revolutionary War era. Designed by Benjamin Franklin, each note includes a sundial and the legend “Mind Your Business” and the first use of the word FUGIO, which is Latin for “I flee/Fly.” paired with the sundial, the meaning was that time flies so be about your business. The same design was used for the Continental Currency coin issued a few months later, and much later for the 1787 one cent Fugio coin. The notes also have the motto “We Are One” in English surrounded by 13 chain links representing the 13 original colonial states. In 1789, the motto was changed to the Latin phrase “E pluribus unum” (Out of many, one) from the Great Seal of the United States.
• KEY 1776 DATE – These notes were issued and circulated in 1776, the year the United States of America declared its independence from Great Britain. The Continental Congress authorized the issue of a total of $4 million of currency in 1776 with about $1 million in these Fugio notes.
• EACH NOTE IS SIGNED BY A COLONIAL OFFICIAL – Each note was personally hand-signed by an authorized official, usually someone who had some involvement in the Revolutionary War.
• LEGAL-TENDER CURRENCY NOTES – These notes are each legal-tender notes. The dots in the corner on the front reflect the denomination, with one dot designating a sixth of a dollar, two dots for a third, three dots for $1/2 and four dots for $2/3.
• GRADED IN REMARKABLE FINE CONDITION – Your 1776 Continental Fugio Currency Note comes in Fine (F) condition, a truly remarkable grade considering this note is nearly 250 years old and were carried in pockets, purses and saddlebags and saw heavy circulation during the American Revolution.

Designed by Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, the 1776 Continental Fugio Currency Note is the first paper currency ever issued by the United States of America. It will look great in your personal collection!