Rare 1830’s Bank Of The United States $10 Dollar-First US Bank To Issue Currency

For sale is a Rare 1830’s Bank Of The United States $10 Dollar Note.

—Extremely Scarce Early Obsolete Currency Bank, With Only a Few Thousand Still In Existence—

The Bank of the United States, although officially private, was the first central bank to issue currency within the United States. It was intended to handle government deposits and disbursements and to facilitate commerce.

Alexander Hamilton, as first Secretary of the Treasury, founded the Bank of the United States in 1791 establishing a system of badly-needed credit for the government. This bank, began issuing private currencies to facilitate borrowing and lending throughout the early 1800’s.

Guidebook Value: $2,500

Very Fine Net Overall Condition: Strong full details, strong coloring, and bold die impressions, this note is net VF due to some minor rips, a torn off bottom left corner, and some writing on it.