Series 1981 United States Five Dollar Federal Reserve Note

This item is a standard-sized United States Five Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Series 1981. It features the traditional design with the portrait of Abraham Lincoln in a central oval on the obverse. The note is printed on cotton and linen fiber paper with green and black ink. It displays a green Treasury seal on the right side and a black Federal Reserve Bank seal for Kansas City (indicated by the letter 'J' and number '10') on the left. The serial number J48720899A is printed twice in green. The signatures of Angela M. Buchanan (Treasurer of the United States) and Donald T. Regan (Secretary of the Treasury) are visible. Specifically regarding condition, the note exhibits significant signs of circulation and age. It is heavily wrinkled and creased throughout the paper body, with visible soiling and discoloration. The corners and edges show softening and wear, and there are several small nicks along the left and top edges. The paper appears to have lost its original crispness, having a 'limp' or soft texture typical of a heavily-handled vintage bill. Despite this, the ink remains relatively clear and all identifying marks are legible, though the integrity of the paper is compromised by the heavy folding patterns.