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The Large Note (Bottom)Type: Obsolete Banknote / Civic Fractional CurrencyIssuer: The Corporation of the City of Albany, New YorkFace Value: Ten CentsDate: November 1862Signatures: It features the signatures of local officials, including Eli Perry, who served as the Mayor of Albany during the war.Historical Context: During the Civil War, widespread hoarding of gold, silver, and even copper coins caused severe coin shortages across both the North and South. To keep everyday commerce moving, cities, merchants, and local banks issued their own low-denomination paper notes, commonly nicknamed "shinplasters".2. The Small Clip (Top)Type: Confederate Loan Interest CouponIssuer: The Confederate States of AmericaFace Value: Two DollarsDate Due: March 1, 1865Associated Asset: Issued under the "C.S. Loan of 1861" for a total $50 bond