1790 New York Five-Pound Colonial Currency Bill - Historical Artifact #61871 (License: Personal Use)

This 1790 five-pound bill was authorized under New York colonial law and bears the signatures of Nathaniel Manton and William Barclay. Its design includes an elaborate border, the city seal of New York flanked by allegorical figures, and a stern warning: “Tis Death to counterfeit this BILL.” The document reflects early American monetary policy and pre-Revolutionary governance.

Used in historical exhibitions, numismatic collections, educational resources on colonial finance, and digital archives; targets researchers, collectors, and students seeking primary sources on 18th-century American currency.