San Francisco's famous Emperor Norton successor
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Emperor Norton II notes issued in 1973.
Issued by the successor to San Francisco's famous Emperor Norton. Emperor Norton was an eccentric who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States in 1869. |
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1. Front
Paper, 6 x 2-1/2 inches (15.2 x 6.4 cm)
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GOOD FOR 1 BEER AT BETTER JOINTZ / ECV $1000 1 Thousand Bux Issued by his IMPERIAL MAJESTY NORTON II Emperor of California Protector of Mexico And a very close allie of Guatemala CREDO QUIA ABSURDUM 2. Back
Issue of 1 April 1973
In Hoc Foeva This currency is Legal Tender to pay the Mohave Navy the Underground Air Force and all Indigent Shysters ONE THOUSAND IMPERIAL BUX THIS NOTE CERTIFIED TO BE EQUAL IN VALUE TO ONE OLD ISSUE IMPERIAL BUCK ------ Norton II |
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