Immerse yourself in a unique piece of American history with the North Africa Yellow Seal $1 WWII Emergency Bank Note.
This rare currency item dates back to the time of Operation Torch in 1942, when U.S. troops utilized specially designed bills with distinctive yellow seals to prevent them from falling into enemy hands.
Printed as part of the 1935A series, these emergency bank notes served a crucial role in the Allied efforts during World War II, including the invasion of Sicily in 1943. A tangible reminder of wartime strategies, this bill showcases a deviation from the traditional blue seal found on Silver Certificates, adding a touch of historical significance to any collection.

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Own a special piece of United States history with a rare Emergency WWII "North Africa" $1 Bill.
When Dwight D. Eisenhower started the "Operation Torch" campaign against German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel (the "Desert Fox") in North Africa in November 1942, the U.
S. troops carried unique currency with them. Since the U.S. was worried that large amounts of U.S. money would fall into enemy hands they created a series of emergency bank notes solely for use of troops in that area.
Each of these 1935A series emergency bills was printed with a yellow seal instead of the usual blue seal on Silver Certificates.
If these bills fell into enemy hands, they would have simply been demonetized and made worthless. The one-time issue in 1942 was used again in the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943.