National Bank Notes

National bank notes were United States Currency issued by National Banks and chartered by the U.S. Government. These notes were backed by U.S. bonds that the individual banks deposited with the United States Treasury. They were printed from the Original Charter Period, 1865, through small size Nationals issued in 1929.

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Fr No.DenomStateDate/TypeCharter NumberTownGradePrice
1802-1$20California192912665OaklandVF$145
California 1802-1 Oakland $20 nationals

Well centered example from this Alameda County bank with balanced margins all around.

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598$5California1927210VenturaPCGS 20 $785
California 598 Ventura $5 nationals

Evenly circulated example from this popular State.  This note from Ventura County is one of only  40 large and 7 […]

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1800-1$5Colorado19294437GreeleyPMG 64EPQ$375
Colorado 1800-1 Greeley $5 nationals

A very bright example from this desirable State with bold inks on front and back.  Well centered and deeply embossed […]

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380A$1Connecticut18651360BrooklynFine$1825
Connecticut 380A Brooklyn $1 nationals

While there are 18 large size notes recorded on this First Title, only six are $1 1865’s.  A problem free […]

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1801-2$10Connecticut1929II4StamfordPMG 15$210
Connecticut 1801-2 Stamford $10 nationals

A decent Type II offering from this low charter numbered location.  Margins all around on this original and problem free […]

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1801-1$10Delaware19298972DagsboroFine$1950
Delaware 1801-1 Dagsboro $10 nationals

This tough note from Sussex County is one of only 5 large and 16 small size notes recorded by Track […]

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625$10Delaware19021567DoverFine$365
Delaware 625 Dover $10 nationals

This Kent County bank is intact with margins all around, Clear signatures of the bank’s officers.

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642$20Delaware1902DB3019Middletown Fine$2150
Delaware 642 Middletown  $20 nationals

A scarce note from this New Castle County bank that issued ONLY Large size notes.  With only NINE notes recorded […]

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606$5Delaware19022340MilfordFine$395
Delaware 606 Milford $5 nationals

Evenly circulated with margins all around on this Kent County example with stamped signatures

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658$20Delaware19022340MilfordFine$550
Delaware 658 Milford $20 nationals

Nicely centered and problem free with clear signatures of the bank’s officers.

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481$10Delaware1882BB1281OdessaFine$1950
Delaware 481 Odessa $10 nationals

A desirable Brownback from this New Castle County bank.  While there are 57 large size and 36 small size notes […]

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1802-2$20Delaware1929II1281OdessaVF$575
Delaware 1802-2 Odessa $20 nationals

Evenly circulated and problem free Type II $20 on this New Castle County bank.  Balanced margins, even circulation and although […]

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598$5Delaware19021281OdessaFine$675
Delaware 598 Odessa $5 nationals

Well centered with clear stamped signatures of the bank’s officers.

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1802-2$20Delaware1929II795SeafordPMG 25$525
Delaware 1802-2 Seaford $20 nationals

Residue noted by PMG on this $20 1929II example from this Sussex County bank.  Balanced margins all around.

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1801-1$10Delaware1929795SeafordCH AU $1350
Delaware 1801-1 Seaford $10 nationals

A very bright note from this Sussex County location with pleasing margins, bold inks and deep embossing.

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1801-2$10Delaware1929II795SeafordFine$495
Delaware 1801-2 Seaford $10 nationals

A problem free, well-centered Type II from Sussex County.

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1801-1$10Delaware19292381SmyrnaVF$985
Delaware 1801-1 Smyrna $10 nationals

Quite a desirable note from this Kent County bank with only 17 large and 23 small size examples recorded in […]

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624$10Delaware19021390WilmingtonPMG 45EPQ$795
Delaware 624 Wilmington $10 nationals

A very bright note with vivid inks, pleasing embossing, bold signatures and Exceptional Paper Quality noted by PMG.  This is […]

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1801-2$10Delaware1929II1390WilmingtonVF$265
Delaware 1801-2 Wilmington $10 nationals

A decent Type II from Wilmington with even circulation and balanced margins all around.

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598$5Delaware19021420WilmingtonFine$495
Delaware 598 Wilmington $5 nationals

A tougher Wilmington Bank with only 32 large and four small size notes recorded in the Track & Price census,  […]

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1801-1$10Delaware19293395WilmingtonVF$350
Delaware 1801-1 Wilmington $10 nationals

A bright and well centered note with pleasing inks.

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659$20Delaware19023395WilmingtonFine$425
Delaware 659 Wilmington $20 nationals

Three balanced margins, bottom is cut tight but not into the note.  Somewhat faded but still legible stamped signatures of […]

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1801-1$10Delaware19299428WyomingVF$2350
Delaware 1801-1 Wyoming $10 nationals

A desirable and highly collected note from Kent County and one of only two large and 15 small size notes […]

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577$10Illinois1882VB2503LaSallePMG 63$2235
Illinois 577 LaSalle $10 nationals

Good Embossing noted by PMG on this beautiful 1882 Valueback from LaSalle, Il.  This note is perfect for type with […]

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704$100Illinois19023296PeoriaVF$1675
Illinois 704 Peoria $100 nationals

This high denomination 1902 note is on the third title of the bank with 59 large and 68 small size […]

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467$5Indiana1882BB699AuroraFine$585
Indiana 467 Aurora $5 nationals

A problem free Brownback from Dearborn County, Indiana with faded, but legible, signatures of the bank’s officers.  Margins all around, […]

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624$10Maryland19021384BaltimoreVF$185
Maryland 624 Baltimore $10 nationals

A Very Fine example from this large size only bank. Clear penned signatures of the banks officers with margins all […]

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1801-2$10Maryland1929II1413BaltimoreCH AU $265
Maryland 1801-2 Baltimore $10 nationals

Quite a pleasing Choice AU with great eye appeal.  Balanced margins, bright paper and vivid inks on this Type II […]

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1801-2$10Massachusetts1929II430EasthamptonPMG 65EPQ$395
Massachusetts 1801-2 Easthampton $10 nationals

A lovely GEM Type 2 with bright paper, pleasing margins and bold inks.  Exceptional Paper Quality is noted by PMG.  […]

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635$10Minnesota190212140DuluthVF$425
Minnesota 635 Duluth $10 nationals

A problem free example from this tougher Duluth bank with only 13 large and 33 small size notes recorded.  Pleasing […]

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