Blast white and a sharp strike. Very flashy!

National Bank of Cohoes, NY. F-481. Charter #1347. Brown Back. An attractive note with strong signatures and well centered.

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.

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.! […]