National Bank Notes were United States currency banknotes issued by banks chartered by the United States Government. The notes were backed by United States bonds the bank deposited with the United States Treasury.

These notes were similar in overall appearance to most of the Federal Reserve Notes that circulated from 1929 through the 1990s, with one important exception: the "title" (name) of the issuing "national bank", as well as the name of the town and state where the bank was located were printed on the notes. These notes also bore the signatures of that bank's president and cashier.

National bank notes were retired as a currency type by the U.S. government in the 1930's during the great depression.

Sometimes these notes are called "hometown" notes, with their popularity deriving from the wide range of towns and cities that issued them. In the paper money hobby, especially in the U.S., these notes are avidly studied and collected. Some examples of rare banks, towns, states and combinations thereof are quite valuable.

National Bank Notes

Large Size 1865 Code: 1565 Price: $4,300.00 Country: US Denomination: $1.00 Grade: PCGS 66 Apparent Grader: $1 FR 382 # 2126 Lincoln, IL Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1865 Code: 1566 Price: $3,199.00 Country: US Denomination: $2.00 Grade: PMG-15 Net Grader: $2 Original Fr. 387 The Genesee Valley National Bank Ch. # 886. pinholes and has had some corner tips added. 9 notes reported. T & P = $3400 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1865 Code: 1570 Price: $39,000.00 Country: US Denomination: $2.00 Grade: PCGS 35 Grader: The only Lazy Deuce known for Long Island National Banks! Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1865 Code: 1571 Price: $1,299.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PMG 10 Grader: $5 Original Fr. 394. Lowville, NY. The First National Bank Ch. # 348. It is one of seven pieces in the census from this bank. Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1875 Code: 1576 Price: $3,400.00 Country: US Denomination: $2.00 Grade: PMG-12 Grader: $2 1875 Kingston, NY. Fr. 390 The State of New York National Bank Ch. # 955 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1875 Code: 1577 Price: $3,400.00 Country: US Denomination: $2.00 Grade: PMG-12 Grader: New York, NY - $2 1875 Fr. 391 The Hanover National Bank Ch. # 1352 PMG Fine 12. It displays more than acceptable color for the grade along with dark pen signatures. PMG just mentions a repaired tear.. Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1875 Code: 1578 Price: $8,500.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PCGS 45PPQ Grader: $5 FR 399 Charter # 456 Watkins, NY Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1875 Code: 1579 Price: $2,999.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PCGS 20 Grader: Chittenango, NY - $5 1875 Fr. 401 The First National Bank Ch. # 179. 2 reported 5 Lg size. Features sharp ink colors and dark pen signatures. T & P = $4400. Total outstanding notes are 4! Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1882 Code: 1580 Price: $4,899.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PMG 20 Grader: Northport, NY - $10 1882 Value Back Fr. 577 The First National Bank Ch. # (E)5936. A great note from this tough Suffolk County bank, this is one of only two $10 Value Backs known from any Long Island bank! PMG notes sm. Tear.T & P has VF @ $7500 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1882 Code: 1581 Price: $2,900.00 Country: US Denomination: $10.00 Grade: PMG 64EPQ Grader: $10 FR 577 Charter # 2503 La Salle, IL Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1882 Code: 1583 Price: $999.00 Country: US Denomination: $20.00 Grade: VF20 Grader: $20 FR 494, Charter # 733 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1882 Code: 1584 Price: $649.00 Country: US Denomination: $20.00 Grade: F-12 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1882 Code: 1586 Price: $1,100.00 Country: US Denomination: $20.00 Grade: PCGS 10 Grader: $20 FR 555 Charter # 5782 MtCarmel, IL Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1588 Price: $3,999.00 Country: US Denomination: $10.00 Grade: PMG 30 Net Grader: $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625. Boonville, NY. The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 8022. This is the only large size reported.PMG noted repaired Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1589 Price: $7,900.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PCGS 45 PPQ Grader: $5 FR 587 RS Charter # 6587 Huntington, NY 11 Lg size notes out" Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1590 Price: $4,899.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PCGS 45 Grader: $5 1902 RS Fr.587 The Hanover NB of the City oof New York. Ch. #1352 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1591 Price: $450.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PCGS 40 Grader: FR 598 $5 Charter # 148 West Chester PA Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1592 Price: $1,999.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PMG 40EPQ Grader: $5 Fr.598 PB Charter # 6587 NB Huntington, NY 11 Lg size notes out" Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1597 Price: $2,499.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: PCGS 30 Grader: $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606. Sayville, NY. The Oystermen's National Bank Ch. # 5186 Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1598 Price: $500.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: 20 Grader: $5 FR-607, 3rd CH Plain Back, Charter # 11708 Scarsdale, NY Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1599 Price: $650.00 Country: US Denomination: $5.00 Grade: 25 Grader: $5 FR-607, 3rd CH Plain Back, Charter # 5510 El Paso, IL Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1600 Price: $1,095.00 Country: US Denomination: $10.00 Grade: PCGS 25 Grader: $10 FR 613 Red Seal Thrid charter date back-Charter # 1633, Cleveland Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1601 Price: $3,999.00 Country: US Denomination: $10.00 Grade: PMG 30 Net Grader: $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 625. Boonville, NY. The National Exchange Bank Ch. # 8022. This is the only large size reported.PMG noted repaired Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1602 Price: $1,550.00 Country: US Denomination: $10.00 Grade: PMG 53 Good Embossing Grader: $10 FR 633 - Ch. # 11844 Seventh Aveune NB Of New York.NY, NY. Large National Bank Note Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1603 Price: $5,995.00 Country: US Denomination: $10.00 Grade: PCGS 25 Grader: $20 FR 644 Second charter date back-Charter # 8882, Farmingdale, NY Quantity in Basket: none

Large Size 1902 Code: 1604 Price: $2,499.00 Country: US Denomination: $20.00 Grade: PMG 25 EPQ Grader: $20 FR 654 -Charter #10185, Southampton, NY. An attractive mid-grade note from this fashionable summer playground for New York's rich and beautiful. It's one of only three $20 Plain Backs in the census Quantity in Basket: none

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