$1 1896 Silver Cert, Fr. 224 EDUCATIONAL History Instructing Youth PCGS Ch Unc 63PPQ

A classic design in United States paper money, the Educational Ace So firmly entrenched in the minds of collectors that the mere mention of the name immediately conjures a mental image.

In addition, there are engraved portraits of Martha and George Washington separated by a numeral one which actually caused an outcry as the public felt “no ‘1’” should come between George and Martha Washington. An important fiscal link to the circulating currency and morals of the era, one of only three denominations for this one-year type.

A classic American theme destined to highlight any collection with an executed image of History Instructing Youth as the central allegory on the front.  The Educational series is considered to be one of the most iconic designs in the entire spectrum of U.S. Paper Money. 

This example has four sharp corners with embossing that's popping through the encapsulation. The pristine paper and boldly inked design looks as though it was printed yesterday because retaining this state of preservation after more than a century defies all odds.