Obsolete Currency

Obsolete currency refers to paper money issued by entities other than the federal government, e.g. state banks, railroads, merchants, state and local governments. The money issued by state banks makes up the largest portion of obsolete currency, also commonly referred to as “Broken Banknotes”. As you can see below, we are currently selling varied Broken Banknotes as well as other types of obsolete currency.

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DenomStateDateCityGradePrice
$20Connecticut18NorfolkCH CU $440
Norfolk $20 Connecticut obsolete

Connecticut State Arms on this nicely centered, vividly inked remainder. This note is well centered with pink microprinting.

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$100Florida1861TallahasseeVF$235
Tallahassee $100 Florida obsolete

A high denomination example from a popular State.  Evenly circulated with bold signature and signed by  John Milton, Governor.  Vignette […]

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$5Georgia1862MaconVF$325
Macon $5 Georgia obsolete

The Manufacturers Bank.   America soars with eagle and flag at center.   Green overall tints. Many of these notes I have […]

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$25Idaho1875Territory of IdahoAU/CU$385
Territory of Idaho $25 Idaho obsolete

A set of four issued interest coupons from the Territory of Idaho for various amount of payment.  Large red consecutive […]

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$10Kentucky1850s -60sRussellvillePMG 66EPQ$1275
Russellville $10 Kentucky obsolete

A gorgeous Proof on the Southern Bank of Kentucky, Russellville.  Bold red tint on this well centered note with four […]

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$1Louisiana18--New OrleansCH CU $52
New Orleans $1 Louisiana obsolete
$500Louisiana18New OrleansCH CU$465
New Orleans $500 Louisiana obsolete

Griffins on guard at center with large blue ‘D’ underprint. Margins all around on this bright Choice CU. Kelly Obsolete […]

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$1000Louisiana18New OrleansCH CU $350
New Orleans $1000 Louisiana obsolete

New Orleans, LA Remainder. Prosperity and Liberty at center. Lovely reverse.

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$5Louisiana1856New OrleansAU$295
New Orleans $5 Louisiana obsolete

Issued example with Ships at Sea at center and sailor at lower right. Lovely, nicely centered with red reverse.

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$5Maine1859HallowellVG$100
Hallowell $5 Maine obsolete

Vignette of woman with flag and eagle at the top of the note and four different “5”s on the front. […]

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$3Maine12/11/1837PortlandCU$150
Portland $3 Maine obsolete

United States Exchange Company. Fully issued $3 denomination payable at Portland, Maine. Vignette of teacher and Native American with globe.

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$5Maine1845WestbrookFINE$295
Westbrook $5 Maine obsolete

A scarcer denomination from the bank with a large “V” on the front and a maid with a shield.

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$1.25Massachusetts1858RoxburyFine$150
Roxbury $1.25 Massachusetts obsolete

Ships at sea, top and steam engine at left. Fully issued.

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$1Mississippi1862JacksonXF$185
Jackson $1 Mississippi obsolete
$5Mississippi1862JacksonVF$135
Jackson $5 Mississippi obsolete
$2.50Mississippi1862JacksonCH VF$175
Jackson $2.50 Mississippi obsolete
$20Mississippi1862JacksonVF$150
Jackson $20 Mississippi obsolete
$2.50Mississippi1862JacksonVF$135
Jackson $2.50 Mississippi obsolete
$10Mississippi1862JacksonVF$165
Jackson $10 Mississippi obsolete
$3Mississippi1862JacksonVF$175
Jackson $3 Mississippi obsolete
$3Mississippi1862JacksonVF$175
Jackson $3 Mississippi obsolete
$4Missouri186CH AU$225
 $4 Missouri obsolete

Missouri Defence Bond. Steamboats on river with orange underprint.

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$4Missouri186-CH AU $225
 $4 Missouri obsolete

Margins all around on this $4 Missouri Defense Bond with deep red overprints on front. Vignette of steamboats on river. […]

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$2Nebraska18-FlorenceXF$175
Florence $2 Nebraska obsolete

Lovely, nicely centered note with seated Native American at center and Liberty at left. Large block letter TWO in red.

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$1New Jersey1862Egg HarborAU$125
Egg Harbor $1 New Jersey obsolete

A fully issued $1 1862 Egg Harbor Bank, New Jersey obsolete with hounds chasing stag at center and serial number […]

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$1New Jersey1861Egg HarborPMG 25 $135
Egg Harbor $1 New Jersey obsolete

A problem free Very Fine example from Egg Harbor City that is fully issued.  Vignette of hounds  chasing stag at […]

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$1New Jersey18-MorristownXF$215
Morristown $1 New Jersey obsolete

Bold green underprinting on this New Jersey obsolete from Morristown with vignette of farmer with plow and team of horses […]

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$50New Jersey1830sNewtonPMG 66EPQ$250
Newton $50 New Jersey obsolete

A high denomination GEM Remainder from Newton, NJ.  Well centered with vignette of Ceres with grain and cattle at center.  […]

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$0.50New York1862BathCU$125
Bath $0.50 New York obsolete

A fully issued Uncirculated 50 cent example dated April 1, 1862 from Bath, New York.   Well centered and bright.

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$5New York18New YorkCU$650
New York $5 New York obsolete

Very bright, vividly inked proof remainder with margins all around.  Shipyard scene in large open “V”.  Punch cancelled at bottom […]

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