US Notes

National Bank Note Second Charter Period Blue Seal Varieties: A State-by-State Guide to the Dates Back Issues

The Second Charter Period Dates Back National Bank Notes, issued from 1882 to 1908, represent one of the most geographically diverse and historically rich collecting categories in all of large-size US currency. This comprehensive guide breaks down the blue seal varieties by state, explains the key signature combinations and print run differences, and gives collectors at every level the knowledge to identify, evaluate, and pursue these fascinating pieces of American banking history.

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