Description
1902 $5 Salt Lake City National Bank Note
This Salt Lake City $5 National Bank Note is a scarce piece of Utah banking history. The Continental National Bank of Salt Lake City issued this note under Charter #9403.
This example is a 1902 $5 Plain Back. It is listed as Friedberg FR-600 and has serial number 83009.
In addition, PMG graded this note Very Fine 20. It is an attractive choice for collectors of large-size National Bank Notes.
Continental National Bank of Salt Lake City
The Continental National Bank operated in Salt Lake City, Utah. The bank issued National Bank Notes under Charter #9403.
This note features the Continental National Bank title. Another title used the Trust Company name. Therefore, the bank title is an important part of identifying these notes.
Collectors who specialize in Utah currency should appreciate this distinction.
Scarce Utah National Bank Note
According to the census information for this offering, only 91 large-size notes are recorded. The census also lists 69 small-size notes.
As a result, this Salt Lake City $5 National Bank Note represents an interesting opportunity for the advanced collector.
National Bank Notes have always been popular with currency collectors. Each note combines a federal currency design with a specific local bank. Therefore, collectors can build collections by state, city, bank, denomination, or charter number.
PMG 20 Very Fine
PMG graded this 1902 $5 Plain Back Very Fine 20. Third-party grading also makes the note easy to identify and display.
Furthermore, the PMG holder protects the note during normal handling and storage.
The large-size format gives the note excellent visual appeal. The Salt Lake City location also adds interest for collectors of Western currency.
Add This Note to Your Collection
This Salt Lake City $5 National Bank Note offers several desirable features. It has a Western location, a scarce bank title, and a large-size design. It also carries professional PMG certification.
Overall, this FR-600 is an excellent option for a Utah currency collection. It would also fit nicely into an advanced National Bank Note collection.