US Notes

The Comptroller of the Currency and National Bank Note Issuance: A Complete Collector’s Guide to the 1863–1935 Era

The Comptroller of the Currency was the linchpin of the entire National Bank Note system, from the first charters granted in 1863 to the quiet end of redemption in 1935. Understanding how this office shaped printing quantities, signature combinations, and regional availability transforms the way collectors approach these fascinating obsolete notes.

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