Bidspirit auction | MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962), SIGNED 1957-A

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962), SIGNED 1957-A UNITED STATES ONE DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE - MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962), SIGNED 1957-A UNITED STATES ONE DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE Signature: Marilyn Monroe Description: A vintage 1957-A United States one-dollar silver certificate featuring the portrait of George Washington, signed by Marilyn Monroe in dark ink on the obverse, positioned across the upper central area of the note. The banknote retains its classic silver certificate design, including the engraved presidential portrait, blue treasury seal, serial number, and the distinctive ”ONE DOLLAR IN SILVER PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND” wording associated with this issue. The front of the note is written with Marilyn Monroe's distinctive signature, creating a remarkable combination of a historical United States currency document and an autograph from one of the most iconic figures of twentieth-century cinema. Issued in 1957, the note dates from a significant period in Monroe's career following the success of films such as The Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop, and Some Like It Hot, when she had become one of Hollywood's most recognizable and celebrated actresses. Signed currency from Marilyn Monroe remains among the most desirable categories of entertainment memorabilia, with lifetime examples on contemporary documents offering exceptional visual appeal and a direct connection to her enduring cultural legacy. The banknote exhibits age-related toning, folds, creasing, edge wear, and handling marks consistent with a circulated vintage currency item.