My father-in-law found a $20 National Currency Note while going through his mother's estate. I don't know much about currency, but I knew enough to tell him to hold on to it until I could find something out. It's a series 1929, from the Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, CA. The bank's "number" appears to be 2491, and the seals appear to be, from the scan he sent me, red. I would estimate the condition to be Fine.
yeah a picture would be a great help. the seal should be brown not red. once i could see the bill i know me or many others here could give you some more info.
Hummmm I wonder if anyone has suggested posting images of that note?????? This is like going on a blind date..you do not know what ya got until you can't say yes or no... Pics please...LOL RickieB
Yes - pictures would be the best for a proper answer but... Here is some info based off of FINE Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles - CA. Charter # 2491 This note is the 3rd Charter on 3/30/1929 So that lends me to believe that no matter what it is a small size series 1929. The $20 Type 1 & Type 2 both have a value according to Kelly of $75 When you have a note from a large city most of the time it will not be as valuable as notes from smaller towns - Collectors of National Currency tend to collect by the city & when there is more than 1 or 2 banks in the city those notes end up commanding less of a premium. Los Angeles had 18 different banks & many had multiple charters. Hope this helps-
