Description: The 1902 $5 National Currency Bill from Oakland, California (Charter 12665) is a fascinating and collectible piece of U.S. monetary history. National Currency notes from this era are prized by collectors due to their historical significance and regional appeal. Below is an in-depth look at the historical background and significance of this specific note. 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. The Charter Number 12665 corresponds to a specific national bank in Oakland, California. It was assigned by the Comptroller of the Currency to the bank that had the authority to issue paper currency.At the time, many banks were granted charters to issue National Bank Notes, and the charter number serves as a unique identifier for the issuing bank.The bank that issued the 1902 $5 National Currency Bill from Oakland may not be as well-known today, but it was part of the national banking system that helped stabilize and regulate the economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Denomination: $5 (Five Dollar Bill)Series: 1902 (National Currency)Seal Color: Blue Seal – Signifies that the note is a National Bank Note, backed by U.S. Treasury bonds.Charter Number: 12665 – Indicates the specific national bank that issued the note, in this case, a bank in Oakland, California.District: Oakland, 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: 175 USD
Location: Willmar, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-31T00:15:34.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: $5
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Year: 1902
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
