Cardsmiths Series 4 – 1899 $1 Silver Certificate “Black Eagle” #59 – Citrine 14/40
The Citrine variant of the 1899 $1 Silver Certificate “Black Eagle” card from Cardsmiths Series 4 commemorates one of America’s most celebrated and visually iconic banknotes. Numbered 14/40, this card merges monetary history with artistic legacy in a bold, radiant presentation.
The original 1899 Black Eagle Silver Certificate is regarded as a masterpiece of U.S. currency design — featuring a powerful American Bald Eagle spreading its wings above portraits of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. It was the first and only U.S. note to depict two presidents together and became a symbol of American resilience and progress during the turn of the century.
This Citrine edition captures the note’s timeless majesty in brilliant color and precision detail, paying tribute to a true cornerstone of numismatic history.
Details:
Series: Series 4
Card #: 59
Variant: Citrine
Limited to: 40 copies
Serial #: 14/40
Year: 2024
Publisher: Cardsmiths
Artist: Tom Badley
A stunning collectible that bridges history, art, and currency in luminous form.
