Martha Washington remains the only woman whose portrait has appeared on a U.S. currency note.

Her portrait was featured prominently on the front of the Series 1886 and 1891 $1 Silver Certificates. She appeared again—this time alongside George Washington—on the back of the famous Series 1896 “Educational Series” $1 Silver Certificate.

These historic notes combine early American history, detailed engraving and an important first for women on U.S. paper currency.

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