National Currency banknotes are U.S. paper money issued by federally charted National Banks under the National Banking Acts, Beginning during the Civil War era.
What makes them interesting to collectors is that the notes were tied to a specific bank and town. For example, a note might read:
"The National Bank of Watsonville, California"
The federal government supplied the basic note design, while the issuing bank's name, location, charter number and officers signatures appeared on the note.
They were issued from 1863 until 1935 and came in several series and denominations. Collectors often call them "Nationals" or "National Bank Notes." Their value can range from relatively modest amounts to thousands or much more, depending heavily on the issuing bank, town, charter, denomination, series, rarity and condition.
