Description
1929 $5 Reno Note
This 1929 $5 Reno Note is an exceptional small-size National Bank Note issued by the First National Bank in Reno, Nevada. Bearing Charter #7038 and serial number A12932, this impressive five-dollar note combines Nevada banking history with outstanding Gem Uncirculated condition.
Charter 7038 issued Series 1929 $5, $10, and $20 National Bank Notes, including both Type 1 and Type 2 issues.
PCGS 66PPQ Gem Uncirculated
This 1929 $5 Reno Note has been third-party graded PCGS 66PPQ Gem Uncirculated with Premium Paper Quality. The note displays bright white paper, excellent centering, and an attractive original appearance.
At the 66PPQ level, this example offers the strong visual presentation that advanced collectors look for when adding premium National Bank Notes to their collections.
First National Bank in Reno Nevada
The First National Bank in Reno operated under Charter #7038. The bank’s history under this charter dates to 1903, and records show that it produced both large-size and small-size National Bank Notes.
The 1929 $5 Reno Note provides an opportunity to own a tangible piece of Nevada banking history from one of the state’s most famous cities.
A Premium Nevada National Bank Note
Nevada National Bank Notes have long attracted collectors interested in Western banking history. Five-dollar Series 1929 notes from Charter 7038 are documented in both Type 1 and Type 2 formats. [banklookup.spmc.org]
The combination of the Reno location, five-dollar denomination, Gem grade, and original paper quality gives this particular example excellent collector appeal.
Serial Number A12932
Another interesting feature of this 1929 $5 Reno Note is serial number A12932. Your census research indicates 341 small-size notes reported for this bank, while a note numbered 12934, only two numbers away, reportedly sold through Heritage for $900 in the same grade in 2022.
With PCGS 66PPQ, excellent centering, bright white paper, and an attractive original appearance, this note would make an impressive addition to a Nevada, National Bank Note, or high-grade currency collection.