Series 1963 United States $5 Legal Tender Note (Red Seal)

This is a Series 1963 five-dollar United States Legal Tender Note, commonly referred to by collectors as a 'Red Seal' note due to the distinct red color of the treasury seal and serial numbers. The obverse features the portrait of Abraham Lincoln centered within an oval frame. The serial number shown is A52094807A. Notable markings include the red treasury seal located on the right side and the red digit '5' on the left. The signatures of Kathryn O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer) and C. Douglas Dillon (Secretary of the Treasury) are visible. The note is printed on standard fibrous currency paper. Regarding condition, the bill shows significant signs of circulation, including multiple vertical folds and a prominent central horizontal crease consistent with being folded in a wallet. There is visible surface soiling, minor edge wear, and rounding of the corners. The overall paper crispness appears diminished, indicating a 'Fine' to 'Very Fine' grade range depending on a tactile inspection. This series represents one of the last issues of the $5 United States Notes before they were discontinued in favor of Federal Reserve Notes. The preservation of the vibrant red ink against the aged paper is a key quality indicator for this specific mid-20th-century currency type.