This listing is for the photographed 1960's Facsimile Advertisement of an 1863 Confederate States of America 5 Dollar Note. Issued during the Centennial celebration of the Civil War. Advertisement for the company Southern Comfort for their drinks Confederate Highball and Rebel on-the-rocks. This advert is in Almost Uncirculated (AU) grade/condition, with no visible folds or tears. Excellent piece of history and great addition to any collection!
In the 1960s, facsimile Confederate banknotes became popular in the U.S. as promotional items, often distributed in newspapers, magazines, and novelty shops. These reproductions, printed to resemble original Confederate currency from the Civil War, were largely created as collectible souvenirs rather than for any deceptive purposes. Businesses, especially advertisers, used them in creative ways to grab attention, sometimes attaching a discount or sale offer alongside the fake bills.
Southern Comfort, the well-known whiskey brand, issued these facsimile Confederate banknotes as part of a clever advertising campaign that capitalized on the popularity of Civil War-era memorabilia. The company printed reproductions of Confederate currency and distributed them widely in newspapers, magazines, and stores as a promotional gimmick, often attaching these reproductions to product advertisements or including them with bottles of Southern Comfort.
Incredible interesting artifact from this era of American history!
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1960's Facsimile 1863 Confederate States of America 5 Dollar Bill Ad - Southern Comfort Ad - Confederate Five Dollar Reproduction Advert