Vintage novelty \"funny money\" souvenir note titled \"Fort Yankton Illegal Tender\" and \"The Scenic State of South Dakota.\" Printed text reads: \"You are assured a wealth of hospitality and good will in the Scenic State of South Dakota... How Kola... Just plain misery if you try to pass this $00 in the territory!\" Denomination is listed as \"One Hundred Sumolians\" / \"One Hundred S. Dak. Bucks.\" Features a central oval portrait of a Native American figure in feathered headdress, flanking leaping fish, mounted cowboy figures, and elk head motifs along the border. Text references \"Fort Yankton, S. Dak.\" and \"Lewis & Clark Lake.\" Signed in facsimile by \"Nic 'Buck' Green\" and an illegible second signature. Printed serial-style line reads \"ICUB4UCI IOU12, B.S. 4U Series.\"

Size: Oversized bill format, approximately 6 x 16 inches.

Condition: VG - shows a center vertical fold line and a small spot of discoloration near the center; no tears or paper loss noted. Please review photos closely for full condition assessment.

Material: Paper, single-sided printing on light teal stock.

Region/Theme: South Dakota travel souvenir, novelty currency, Midwest tourism ephemera.

Item will be securely packaged and shipped quickly.

Keywords: vintage ephemera, dakota territory, souvenir money, funny currency, midwest travel, paper collectibles, lewis and clark, state history, kitsch decor

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