1896 $2 Educational Silver Certificate

This 1896 $2 Silver Certificate, Fr. 247, features one of the most artistically significant designs in American currency. Known as the "Educational Series," these notes are renowned for their elaborate allegorical scenes. The $2 denomination displays an intricate vignette representing "Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Commerce and Manufacture" on its face, making it a masterpiece of 19th-century currency design.

Graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 by PMG, this note presents exceptional eye appeal with only the slightest evidence of handling. The black and red inks remain bold and clear against the bright paper. The margins are well-centered, and the note retains much of its original embossing. The reverse shows strong detail in its green printing, featuring two historical figures in oval frames surrounded by an ornate geometric design. This high-grade example maintains the artistic integrity that makes the Educational Series so desirable.