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
606$5West Virginia19025163WheelingFine$215
West Virginia 606 Wheeling $5 nationals

A problem free Fine with three broad margins, tight bottom margin.  This note has retained its vivid inks.

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1801-1$10Wisconsin1929555Fond Du LacVF$175
Wisconsin 1801-1 Fond Du Lac $10 nationals

A Very Fine example from this Fond Du Lac County bank with three broad margins, bottom cut tight.

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