Description: The 1902 $5 National Currency Bill with a blue seal, issued by the Anglo & London Paris National Bank of San Francisco, Charter 9174, is a highly collectible and historically significant piece of U.S. currency. This note is particularly noteworthy for collectors of National Bank Notes and California currency due to its rarity, geographical importance, and association with a prominent financial institution in San Francisco during the early 20th century. The 1902 National Currency is part of a historical system that helped establish a stable and secure currency system in the U.S. after the Civil War. It was issued by a national bank in Oakland, one of the key locations for early U.S. banking. It is crisp and bright in color and has has minimal aging. It’s marked with The First National Bank of Oakland stamp and blue seal. It’s a big larger than standard currency measuring in at about 7.5” wide and 3” tall. Charter Number 9174 corresponds to the Anglo & London Paris National Bank of San Francisco, a prominent financial institution in California at the time. The Anglo & London Paris National Bank was originally part of an international banking group, with ties to British financial interests. It had a long history in the U.S. and Europe and played a key role in facilitating trade and commerce between the United States and international markets. The bank was established in the mid-1800s and operated in San Francisco, a vital port city in the U.S. and the commercial center of the West Coast. San Francisco’s economy was booming in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by industries such as mining, railroads, and shipping, which in turn spurred the demand for more financial institutions and paper currency. The Anglo & London Paris National Bank issued currency notes like the 1902 $5 National Currency Bill to facilitate trade and local commerce, helping stabilize the financial system in California and San Francisco. San Francisco was one of the primary banking hubs in the U.S. during this time, particularly in the Western U.S.. The Anglo & London Paris National Bank of San Francisco was among the many banks that issued National Bank Notes, and it is remembered today as a significant player in the region's financial development. Denomination: $5 (Five Dollar Bill)Series: 1902 (National Currency)Seal Color: Blue Seal – Denotes that the bill is a National Bank Note, backed by U.S. Treasury bonds.Charter Number: 9174 – This charter number corresponds to the Anglo & London Paris National Bank of San Francisco, one of the prominent financial institutions in San Francisco at the time.District: San Francisco, CA Refer to pictures and feel free to ask questions you may have before purchasing.Free insured shipping or as listed.Items are shipped within 5 business days from date of payment.Tracking number will be added at point the shipment is made.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Willmar, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-31T00:39:00.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: $5
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Year: 1902
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
