{"product_id":"1863-100-treasury-note-watermelon-note-24k-gold-foil-replica-10-pack","title":"1863 $100 Treasury Note “Watermelon Note” 24K Gold Foil Replica — 10-Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Civil War Treasury Legend — In Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwn one of the most storied and visually striking notes of the Civil War era with the \u003cstrong\u003e1863 $100 Treasury Note \"Watermelon Note\" 24K Gold Foil Replica 10-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e. Faithfully recreating the legendary \"GOLD 9999\" series note dated April 12, 1863, this gold foil edition honors a piece of American monetary history issued at the height of the Civil War — now rendered in brilliant 24K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 gold foil replica bills\u003c\/strong\u003e per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: The evocative \u003cstrong\u003eTreasury Note\u003c\/strong\u003e design — a pastoral scene with a reclining farmer and a standing soldier flanking agricultural and industrial vignettes (left and right), \"Treasury Note\" header, \"United States\" designation, \"One Hundred Dollars\" in bold display type, \"Will Pay to\" bearer text, \"Two Years after date\" interest-bearing designation, Washington D.C., dated April 12, 1863, \"GOLD 9999\" series, ornate \"100\" denomination markers in each corner, and period-authentic signatures throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: The iconic \u003cstrong\u003e\"Watermelon\" ornamental reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e — three large ornate \"C\" (100) medallions in a row across the center, each filled with intricate lathe-work guilloché engraving, the full legal tender declaration text in the surrounding border, and richly detailed engraved green border throughout — the large oval \"C\" medallions gave this note its famous \"Watermelon\" nickname among collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24K gold foil finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich metallic sheen that makes the ornate \"Watermelon\" reverse medallions truly spectacular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$100 denomination novelty replica (not legal tender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1863 $100 Treasury Note is one of the most celebrated and colorfully nicknamed notes in American numismatics. The \"Watermelon Note\" earned its name from collectors who felt the large oval \"C\" medallions on the reverse resembled watermelons — a whimsical nickname that has stuck for over 150 years. Issued as an interest-bearing Treasury Note during the Civil War to help finance the Union war effort, this note represents a critical moment in American financial history. Original examples are extraordinarily rare and command significant premiums at auction, making this 24K gold foil replica an accessible tribute to one of America’s most beloved numismatic legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrency collectors and numismatic enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil War and American financial history collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasury Note and interest-bearing note enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium display framing and gallery collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique gifts for American history lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePart of the 24K Gold Banknotes Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set is part of our exclusive \u003cstrong\u003e24K Gold Banknotes Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — a curated line of premium gold foil novelty currency celebrating pop culture, crypto, and Americana themes. Collect them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: These are novelty replica collectible items and hold no monetary value. Not legal tender.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSM Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46142117478596,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/2637\/5876\/files\/1-BILL-23.jpg?v=1778611674","url":"https:\/\/osmbrands.com\/products\/1863-100-treasury-note-watermelon-note-24k-gold-foil-replica-10-pack","provider":"OSM Brands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}