Cardsmiths Series 4 – 1896 $5 Educational Note #9 – Amethyst 02/49
This Cardsmiths Series 4 card showcases the 1896 $5 Educational Note, one of the most celebrated designs in U.S. currency history. Numbered 02/49, this Amethyst variant holds special significance as an early print — near the Alpha position — making it highly collectible among currency and art enthusiasts alike.
The original 1896 $5 Silver Certificate, known as the “Educational Series,” features the allegorical artwork Electricity as the Dominant Force in the World by Edwin Blashfield. Its striking composition, symbolic of progress and enlightenment, remains one of the most admired banknote designs ever produced by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Today, these notes represent the pinnacle of artistry and historical craftsmanship in American paper money.
Details:
Series: Series 4
Card #: 9
Variant: Amethyst
Limited to: 49 copies
Serial #: 02/49
Year: 2024
Publisher: Cardsmiths
Artist: Tom Badley
A masterpiece that bridges fine art and finance—this card honors the golden era of U.S. currency design, reimagined in the modern collectible era.
