This rare $5 Silver Certificate from 1899 is a sight to
behold. Featuring the iconic portrait of Chief Running
Antelope, it’s the only US banknote that features a
Native American Indian chief. This historic currency
was issued in the late 19th century and has become
an increasingly sought-after collectible recently.

This note has historical significance, and its unique
design makes it a beautiful work of art.

Running Antelope (1821–1896)

Running Antelope became a head chief
of the Húŋkpapȟa in 1851. Known for
his bravery in war, and skills in oratory
and diplomacy.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Fame
member James Francis "Jim" Thorpe came into this world on
this day in history, May 28, 1888.

Born in a one-room cabin in the geographical area that is now
Oklahoma, Thorpe was raised by Hiram and Charlotte Vieux
Thorpe on the Sac and Fox reservation, according to the
Oklahoma Historical Society.

Thorpe was given the Native American name "Wa-tho-huck,"
meaning "Bright Path" in Sac and Fox language.

This name would quickly turn prophetic, as Thorpe would
establish himself as one of the athletic superstars of the
20th century.         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

Susan La Flesche Picotte (June 17, 1865 – September 18, 1915)

On March 18, 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became
the first Native American woman to graduate from medical
school. She was top of her class at the Woman’s Medical
College of Pennsylvania. 

She campaigned for public health and for the formal, legal
allotment of land to members of the Omaha tribe. 

La Flesche opened up the first privately funded hospital on
a reservation.

She intended to help anyone who needed it, white or Native.

Pontiac was named after the famous Ottawa chief (below),
who had also given his name to the city of Pontiac,
Michigan, where the car was produced.

                  Chief Pontiac (Ottawa leader)
                    (c. 1714/20 – April 20, 1769)

                   The first logo of Pontiac was
                   launched in 1926 and featured 
                   the native American chief.

GERONIMO (THIRD FROM LEFT) SURRENDERING TO
GENERAL NELSON MILES IN ARIZONA.

On September 4, 1886, Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to
U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the Native American warrior
had battled to protect his tribe’s homeland; however, by 1886 the Apaches were exhausted and outnumbered. General Nelson Miles accepted Geronimo’s surrender, making him the last Native
American warrior to formally give in to U.S. forces and signaling
the end of the Indian Wars in the Southwest.

Geronimo (on horseback center) with his warriors.

Geronimo (‘the one who yawns’)
(June 16, 1829 – February 17, 1909)