This is an authentic piece of colonial currency from the 1700's. These early U.S. currency pieces from the colonies that would make up our states are a true piece of history. This one was issued the North Carolina colony. It is clearly dated from April 1761. This one was worth the amount of twenty shillings. Yes that's right at that time currency was still figured in English or Spanish values. On the sides it has statement of "Death to Counterfeit". On the back of the note it has been repaired with with a piece of paper since the note was torn down the middle long ago. The note measures approximately 2-5/8ths inches by 3-1/2 inches in overall size and is in attractive displaying heavily circulated condition. It comes in an acid free holder for display and preservation. This is a nice authentic early piece of paper money from a colony of the soon to be United States.