The Southwestern National Bank of Los Angeles. F-490. Charter #5993. Brown Back.Issued from a short-lived bank that just lasted four years and only printed Brown Backs. This is one of only 6 known large according to Track & Price. This example is well margined with good color and honest wear. Quite scarce.

Producers National Bank of Woonsocket. F-482. Charter #1421. Brown Back. A lovely well margined ‘brown back’ that exhibits a solid look for the grade.

Portrait of Thomas Hart Benton. A well centered note that exhibits strong orange and black inks along with a colorful red seal and blue serial numbers. The paper displays even wear. A better variety with only 46 notes known in all grades according to Track & Price.

Wide well balanced margins surround deep black, orange, red, and blue inks. The full orange reverse stands out as exceptionally rich and both sides are as fresh as the day they were printed. The white premium paper further enhances fantastic eye appeal. PCGS Banknote lists only 1 note at this grade level and just 4 […]

Well balanced borders surround good color and light even wear.

A lovely note that combines bold color, sharp corners, wide margins, and pleasing paper. Outstanding eye appeal!

First National Bank of Reading. F-498. Charter #4488. Brown Back. A scarce well centered Middlesex County issue that exhibits good color and solid paper. The only known $20 Brown Back off the bank!

First National Bank of Woodstown. F-496. Charter #399. A well centered note with plenty of strong color and brightness remaining.

First National Bank of St. Louis. F-467. Charter #3239. Brown Back. A rare issue from a little known Michigan bank. Only 2 large are known on the bank. The other note, also a $5 brown back, displays the serial #1 which takes it into another category. It sold at auction back in 2007 for $39,100.! […]