CVC & Collectables presents an original small-size National Bank Note issued by The Anglo California National Bank of San Francisco, representing California banking during the late interwar period just prior to the Great Depression’s most severe banking contractions.
Currency Highlights:
- Issuer: The Anglo California National Bank
- City / State: San Francisco, California
- Charter Number: 9174
- Denomination: $5
- Series: 1929 Type 2 (Small Size)
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 1800-2
- Grade: PMG Very Fine 30
- Signatures: Jones / Woods
- Vignette (Obverse): Abraham Lincoln portrait
- Vignette (Reverse): Lincoln Memorial
- Paper Type: Small-size National Currency
- Circulation Status: Obsolete
Time Period Insight:
The Anglo California National Bank operated during a period when San Francisco was reasserting itself as the financial hub of the West Coast following the 1906 earthquake. By 1929, California banks were deeply intertwined with international trade and Pacific commerce—connections that would soon be tested as thousands of banks nationwide closed between 1930 and 1933.
Collectibility:
Small-size National Bank Notes from major California charters remain popular for their historical context, strong regional demand, and iconic Lincoln designs. San Francisco issues are especially sought after due to the city’s economic prominence and comparatively lower survivor rates in problem-free grades. Find more alike here!
