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During WWII, with fears that Japan would overrun Hawaii, the US decided to issue the $1, $5, $10 and $20 Emergency Federal Reserve Notes with the word "HAWAII" overprinted on the front and back to make each note distinctive enough so that they would know if large amounts were being used to fund the enemy war effort. *[I love the contrast of type.] I'm off to jury duty -- wish me *LUCK*.
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I have never seen or heard of this, so interesting. Good luck on duty!
Posted by: Jill | 17 March 2009 at 09:48 AM
*I like the visual reference to the $13 bill below.
**Fingers crossed.
Posted by: Katie | 18 March 2009 at 01:18 AM
That's really interesting to know...thanks!
Posted by: Get Togetha | 18 March 2009 at 08:26 PM
This kind of stuff fascinates me to no end. Thanks for sharing. Good luck at Jury Duty!
Posted by: design mom | 19 March 2009 at 12:02 PM
oh wow, i never knew about this!
i want one! haha that would be cool to see one, i'm from hawaii :-)
Posted by: Aron | 25 April 2009 at 04:38 AM