CVC & Collectables presents a classic large-size National Bank Note issued by the Anglo & London Paris National Bank of San Francisco. This $10 Series of 1902 Plain Back represents the height of America’s National Banking era and San Francisco’s role as the financial gateway of the Pacific.
Currency Highlights:
- Issuer: Anglo & London Paris National Bank
- City / State: San Francisco, California
- Charter Number: CH #9174
- Denomination: $10
- Series: 1902 Plain Back
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 626
- Type: National Currency (Large Size)
- Signatures: Vernon / Treat
- Grade: PMG Extremely Fine 40
- Serial Number: A652290D
- Printing Facility: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Obverse: Portrait of President William McKinley
- Reverse: Allegorical figure of Columbia standing before a harbor scene
Historical Significance:
San Francisco banks played an outsized role in American finance following the Gold Rush, channeling gold from California and the Pacific Rim into the national economy. Notes from West Coast charters like this one are especially popular due to their historical importance and strong collector demand.
Time-Period Insight:
This note was issued just a few years before the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which destroyed much of the city’s banking infrastructure. Many National Bank Notes from San Francisco were lost in vault collapses and fires, making surviving examples particularly desirable. The Anglo & London Paris National Bank itself ceased operations in the early 20th century, adding to the scarcity of its surviving currency.
Collectibility:
Large-size $10 National Bank Notes from major financial centers such as San Francisco are highly sought after, especially when certified in Extremely Fine condition. The combination of a desirable denomination, West Coast charter, and strong eye appeal makes this an excellent addition to any advanced U.S. paper money or National Currency collection. Find more alike here!
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