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The First Printed Notes
North Carolina Colonial Paper Money
1748 10 shillings. Horse vignette. The note is heavily mended by sewing it to a backing sheet.
The back of the previous note. Note the backing sheet.
1748 30 shillings. Winged stirrup vignette. Better than average condition.
Back of previous note. The backing sheet is wallpaper. Endorsements follow the light areas of the pattern.
1748 40 shillings. Drum, cannon, and flags vignette.
Back of previous note. Note that one endorsement is dated April 11, 1765. This represents 17 years of circulation.
1748 40 shillings. Drum, cannon, and flags vignette.
Back of previous note.