Fr. 1159 $20 1875 GBN Allison-Spinner Unique In Private Hands

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National Bank Notes > California

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Oakland, Union National Gold Bank, 2266
Fr. 1159 $20 1875 GBN
Grade: Fine    

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This is one of just 500 $20 notes printed for this ultra rare California Gold Bank. It previously came from the collections of Harley Freeman and Amon Carter. This is the only note known in private hands, but the government has a note in the Smithsonian Institute, and I suppose it is not destined for sale in our lifetime. The overall quality of this note is quite acceptable. The gold color is vivid and the signatures of Palmer and Kaerney are strong. The back shows slightly more wear, but barely. This is an icon among Gold Bank Notes and only one collector can own it tonight. This bank is the key to completing a collection by bank!

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