What you are looking at here is African American Scrip Notes in the $20 Denomination. These "African American Face Reserve Obligation" (AFRO) Notes were issued in Chicago, Illinois in the late 1980's. This purpose of this colorful "scrip" was to stimulate business and economic activity, primarily for the less prosperous areas of Chicago. The concept was to build incentive for stores using these "dollars" to be frequented more often and stimulate the local growth of the region. These Afro Dollars were accepted by merchants and participating banks just like your Federal Reserve Notes are now. Apparently, the idea went sour and eventually failed when the banks abandoned it.

The front of the notes (shown above) display the portrait of Fredrick Douglass. Fredrick Douglass was born into slavery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1818. During the course of his remarkable life he escaped from slavery, became internationally renowned for his eloquence in the cause of liberty, and went on to serve the national government in several official capacities. As a major StationMaster on the Underground Railroad he directly helped hundreds on their way to freedom through his adopted home city of Rochester, NY. The reverse of the notes (right) shows the Douglass Home in Washington D.C.

These notes are truly unique and rare ... we challenge you to find them elsewhere! These notes depict history of Black America, and are definitely cool collectors pieces for paper money, coin, and antique lovers. Fredrick Douglass as a historical figure is as relevant to US History as Martin Luther King Jr! Every Note is absolutely flawless! The serial numbers you will receive are sequential and crisp, with razor sharp corners and flat as a pancake.

* COIN WORLD Magazine did a story on this specific type of scrip on July 12, 2004 ... check it out!

3 AFRO Dollars in Crisp Uncirculated Condition $24.99

Pack of 100, Sealed Notes for investment/resale $199.99

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