When it comes to National Bank Notes, condition alone tells only half the story. The rarity of the issuing bank can transform a well-worn Fine-12 note into a trophy piece worth multiples of its Uncirculated counterpart from a common charter.
Read More →From the gold camps of Colorado to the cattle towns of Kansas, the national banks chartered across the American West issued some of the most historically vivid and numerically scarce currency in all of U.S. numismatics. This guide walks collectors through the charter periods, territorial rarities, and survival rates that define this captivating corner of large-size collecting.
Read More →The Series 1929 $20 National Bank Note underwent a subtle but significant redesign when the Bureau of Engraving and Printing added the issuing bank’s charter number in black ink to the face of the note, creating the Type 2 variety that collectors prize today. Understanding the differences between Type 1 and Type 2, which banks issued each variety, and how to grade and value these Depression-era nationals is essential knowledge for any serious currency collector.
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