Honduras 1863 — 5 Pesos Treasury Bond (Vale de Hacienda, República Libre Soberano e Independiente)
Original 5 Pesos Vale de Hacienda issued by the Republic of Honduras under the decree of 2 March 1863, one of the earliest known fiscal instruments of the post-independence era. Printed on official watermarked paper and bearing the national seal of the República de Honduras Libre, Soberano e Independiente, the document formalized short-term credit extended to the government in lieu of circulating coinage. This piece was payable to bearer upon presentation at state revenue offices, as specified in the text: 'Las administraciones de rentas del Estado admitirán como dinero efectivo… cinco pesos que ha prestado al Gobierno.' It carries bold manuscript signatures of the Contador, Tesorero General, and Intendente, and features embossed and ink seals from the Treasury and local departmental offices (notably the Cholu–Tegucigalpa district). ... Read more →
