1950D Series United States $50 Federal Reserve Note (New York)

This is a Series 1950D United States 50-dollar Federal Reserve Note, featuring the portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. The bill was issued through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, denoted by the 'B' seal and the serial number prefix and suffix. It bears the signatures of Elizabeth Rudel Smith (Treasurer of the United States) and C. Douglas Dillon (Secretary of the Treasury), placing its printing roughly between 1961 and 1962, despite the '1950' series designation. The currency is printed on standard fibrous paper with green ink on the reverse and black ink on the obverse, featuring the green Treasury seal on the right. In terms of condition, the note exhibits significant 'bank teller' or user markings, specifically a large purple ink notation across the left side and some pink staining over the Treasury seal. The paper shows general circulation wear, including soft corners and a slight vertical fold, though the margins appear relatively intact. These ink markings, known as 'graffiti' in numismatics, significantly impact the aesthetic and collector value of the note, categorizing it as a lower-grade specimen despite the historical interest of the 1950D series.