$1,000 6% Confederate Bond. CR-130, Ball-264, Richmond, Virginia. Some wrinkling and stains. Issued under the authority of the Confederate Act of March 23, 1863, this impressive $1,000 Confederate States of America 6% Loan Bond stands as one of the largest denominations of Confederate debt issued during the Civil War. Dated April 1, 1863, the bond promised the principal payment on April 1, 1893, along with interest at 6% per annum, payable semiannually through the attached coupons. The certificate showcases an elaborate engraved design featuring a central vignette of the Confederate Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate governments seat, surrounded by bold typography and an ornate border. Printed by Evans & Cogswell of Richmond, Virginia, the bond bears its original manuscript signatures, serial numbering, and Treasury registration, reflecting the Confederacys determined efforts to finance its military operations through long-term public borrowing. One particularly appealing aspect of this example is its retention of the original interest coupons, each representing a semiannual interest payment of $30. These coupons illustrate how Confederate investors were expected to receive returns on their holdings while awaiting the redemption of the principal. However, like all Confederate government obligations, these bonds became effectively worthless with the Confederacys collapse in 1865, long before the stated maturity date. Today, they serve as compelling artifacts of Civil War history, cherished for their historical significance, exceptional engraved craftsmanship, and insights into the financial strategies employed by the Confederate government. High-denomination bonds with intact coupons are particularly sought after by collectors, offering a tangible connection to the economic realities and eventual fate of the Confederacy. Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.