Eureka, Nevada. Butter Cup Mining Co. ND (18xx). $5. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Remainder.(Haxby not listed) National Bank Note Co. New York. Plate position A. Printed on bond paper. Eastern banknote size and style. 180mm by 76mm. Fine intaglio dual-sided engraving with imprint of the National Bank Note Co. New York on face and back. Similar in style to the $2 and $3 notes. The face printed in black with curved title across center, flanked by numerical counters upon geometric lathe shapes. In the bottom center, large engraved "GOLD". Engraved vignettes at the bottom left and right respectively: mechanic standing and hunter standing with rifle. Green security back with complex lathe flanked by counters on each end. Date with "187" engraved, obligations, "No." space, and signature space at the bottom right for the "Supt." The notes were payable at "George K. Otis, 84 Broadway, New York". Unissued, found on bright paper with just moderate handling. A fascinating Western issue.
