First Issue Fractional Currency 50 Cent note. Features a portrait of George Washington on 5 contemporary 10 Cent Postage Stamps; this is the reason these 1st issues were referred to as Postage Currency. With ABC monogram--Friedberg #1312. This series of notes was issued from late 1862-1863. In our opinion this note is in Very Fine condition. Please view and enlarge the photos.