5,000 Dollars, Gold Certificate, United States, 1928

5,000 Dollars, Gold Certificate, United States, 1928

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One (1) 5,000 dollar note
United States, 1928
Obverse Image: Portrait of James Madison.
Obverse Text: 5000 / THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GOLD COIN PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND / SERIES OF 1928 / A00000001A / A 1 / GOLD CERTIFICATE / THIS CERTIFICATE IS A LEGAL TENDER IN THE AMOUNT THEREOF IN PAYMENT OF ALL DEBTS AND DUES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE / TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES / MADISON / WASHINGTON, D.C / SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
Reverse Image: Decorative border in green ink.
Reverse Text: 5000 / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
Description
James Madison was the fourth U.S. president and is often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution” because of his role in writing America’s founding documents. His portrait has been featured on the 5,000 dollar denominations of multiple series of U.S. notes.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1928
depicted
Madison, James
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
place made
United States
Associated Place
United States
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6.7 cm x 15.55 cm x.01 cm; 2 5/8 in x 6 1/8 in x in
ID Number
NU.78.5.740
accession number
1978.0941
serial number
A00000001A
Credit Line
U. S. Department of the Treasury
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Data Source
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