Southern Bond Appraisal

Confederate States of America $30 Bond Coupon, 5th Series

This item is a historical financial document: a bond coupon issued by the Confederate States of America for thirty dollars, representing six months of interest due on a $1000 bond. Physically, it is a small, rectangular piece of paper, likely made from a thin, yet durable, paper stock common for currency and financial instruments of the period. Its color appears to be a light, aged tan or beige, suggesting the natural yellowing of paper over time. The text is printed in a dark, likely black or dark brown, ink. Key visual elements include the prominent text 'THIRTY DOLLARS' in a bold, sans-serif font, indicating its monetary value. Above this, it states 'The Confederate States of America', confirming its origin. Below the value, it specifies 'for Six Months Interest due on Bond No. _______ $1000', with a handwritten or stamped '5' visible after 'SERIES', indicating it belongs to the 5th series of bonds. The coupon exhibits signs of age, including potential discoloration, slight creases or folds, and possibly some minor edge wear, though its overall condition appears good for its age, especially considering it's housed within a protective plastic sleeve. The printing quality appears consistent with mid-19th-century banknote production, featuring decorative borders and possibly a vignette or allegorical figure in the upper right corner, though this area is somewhat obscured. The visible portion of the design includes intricate patterns typical of security printing from that era, intended to deter counterfeiting. No specific maker's mark or signature is directly visible. This item dates to the American Civil War period (1861-1865) and serves as a tangible piece of numismatic and historical ephemera.