$5 1934-A Fr. 2307 NORTH AFRICA - WWII EMERGENCY Yellow Seal + Blue Serials Very Fine

$5 1934-A Silver Certificate – NORTH AFRICA
Fr. 2307 • WWII Emergency Issue • Yellow Seal + Blue Serials • Very Fine

A historic and highly collectible WWII emergency note, this $5 1934-A North Africa Silver Certificate (Fr. 2307) features the distinctive yellow Treasury seal and blue serial numbers that set these wartime issues apart from standard Silver Certificates.

Why North Africa Notes Exist

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. military issued specially colored currency to troops serving in the North African and Mediterranean theaters during World War II.

The reasoning was strategic:

• If large quantities of U.S. currency were captured by enemy forces,

• The government could instantly demonetize only the yellow-seal notes,

• Protecting the national money supply while avoiding economic disruption at home.

Because these notes were produced for military use—and faced harsh wartime conditions—fewer high-quality survivors exist today, making them prized additions to WWII collections.

About This Note

This example grades Very Fine, showing honest circulation while maintaining strong color, clear overprints, and pleasing overall eye appeal. A solid, mid-grade representation of one of the most iconic emergency issues of World War II.