Value Back

Describes certain Series of 1882 National Bank Notes on which the denomination is printed in green on the back, spelled out, as FIVE DOLLARS, TEN DOLLARS, and so forth.

variety

A special feature of a coin’s design that sets it apart from the normal issue of that type.

vignette

Pronounced “vinn yet.” An ornamental or illustrative element of a bank note, such as a portrait, allegorical scene, or motif from history. For example, the Series of 1902 $100 National Bank Note bears a vignette of John J. Knox on its face and another of two men, a shield, and an eagle on the back.