$1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note BOSTON Fr. 710 FRBN Green Eagle PCGS VF 30
This Series 1918 $1 Federal Reserve Bank Note from Boston, Fr. 710, offers pleasing eye appeal in a comment-free PCGS Very Fine 30 holder. An attractive circulated example, it features George Washington’s portrait on the face and the distinctive “Green Eagle” reverse, depicting an eagle with outstretched wings carrying the American flag. The large-size format gives this patriotic engraving an impressive presence.
Introduced during World War I, these notes helped replace silver certificates withdrawn as Treasury silver dollars were melted under the Pittman Act of 1918. Their history reflects the early Federal Reserve system’s role in meeting America’s wartime currency needs. With its appealing presentation, classic design, and Boston attribution, this example is a welcome addition to a large-size type collection or a specialized Federal Reserve Bank Note set.