Hornets' nests have been used as symbols of defiance on North Carolina currency. Yet, bees and hornets have also been used to symbolize hard work, as well as a united, single-minded social order. Depicted on this note is a female figure who represents commerce. She stands alongside a busy hive surrounded by the rewards of commercial enterprise. |
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