CVC & Collectables presents a scarce small-size National Bank Note issued by The First National Bank of Santa Ana, California. This $20 Series of 1929 Type 1 note represents the final era of National Bank Notes, combining federal design uniformity with local bank identity from Southern California during a pivotal period in U.S. financial history.
Currency Highlights:
- Issuer: The First National Bank of Santa Ana
- City / State: Santa Ana, California
- Charter Number: 3520
- Denomination: $20
- Series: 1929 Type 1 (Small Size)
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 1802-1
- Grade: PMG Very Fine 25
- Signatures: Jones / Woods
- Obverse Portrait: Andrew Jackson
- Reverse Design: The White House
- Paper Type: Small-size National Currency
- Circulation Status: Obsolete
Collectibility:
Small-size National Bank Notes are prized for their blend of federal uniformity and local banking history. California charters remain especially desirable due to strong regional demand and limited surviving examples. A $20 denomination adds further appeal, as higher-value Nationals saw lower circulation and survival rates compared to $5 and $10 notes. Fine more alike here!
