Description
Gettysburg $20 National – 1929 First National Bank of Gettysburg, PA
Type 1 • Serial B000629A • PMG 20 Very Fine
This 1929 Gettysburg $20 National Bank Note from the First National Bank of Gettysburg, PA is a Type 1 issue graded PMG 20 Very Fine. The note carries serial B000629A and shows solid ink strength and original paper typical of a circulated small‑size national. Gettysburg nationals remain popular due to their strong Civil War–era historical appeal.
Only 78 small‑size and 25 large‑size examples are known for this charter, making the Gettysburg $20 National a desirable Pennsylvania note with limited surviving population.
History of Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg is a borough in Adams County and serves as the county seat. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,106. The town is best known as the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1–3, 1863, the deadliest battle in American history with more than 50,000 casualties.
Later that year, on November 19, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery — a speech now considered one of the most iconic in American history.
Today, Gettysburg is home to Gettysburg National Military Park, preserving the battlefield and surrounding historic sites.
Background of the Gettysburg $20 National
Gettysburg traces its origins to 1760, when Samuel Gettys established a tavern at a major crossroads. His son James Gettys later purchased and divided the land into lots, forming the early borough.
In 1800, the Pennsylvania Legislature created Adams County and designated Gettysburg as its county seat. By 1860, the town had grown to around 450 buildings, supporting carriage makers, shoemakers, and tanneries.
During the Civil War, Gettysburg endured heavy damage. Residents cared for thousands of wounded soldiers, and physical scars from the battle remain visible on several historic homes.
Collector Appeal for the Gettysburg $20 National
This PMG 20 Very Fine example offers strong historical interest, a popular Civil War–era town, and a charter with limited surviving population. The Gettysburg $20 National remains in steady demand among Pennsylvania collectors, Type 1 specialists, and anyone seeking a historically significant small‑size national.