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The early years of the United States of America following the Revolutionary war was comprised of decades of trial and error as the new nation tried to grow and become secure in her footing. Even into the 1800s, there was not one centralized currency issued by the federal government. So, many independent banks and businesses issued their own paper currency within the states. One such bank was the Farmer's Bank in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. These private issue $1 Banknotes from 1841 however, have an even more fascinating story. Secure your Farmer's Bank of Bucks County $1 Vault Hoard notes online from Bullion Shark today!
The Farmer's Bank of Bucks County was established shortly after the War of 1812 to represent the interests of those living outisde of the big cities in Pennsylvania. After being caught up in an insurance fraud scheme, the Farmer's Bank was moved from Hulmeville to Bristol, PA in the 1820s, where it remained until the bank closed for good. These 1841 $1 Banknotes were thought to have never been printed, but were miraculously discovered over 175 years later stored in a barn! While these cancelled notes were never used, they are in circulated condition due to the fact that a barn is not the ideal place to store paper currency for centuries.
Despite the circulated condition, these notes have incredible clarity and their detailed vignettes are still perfectly visible. The $1 notes depict a woman standing with cows at the center of the note, with Roman-style busts on both sides. These incredibly unique notes are the perfect pieces to collect to bring deeply-rooted American history into your collection. Secure these Farmer's Bank of Bucks County $1 Vault Hoard notes for your collection today!
Why Collect The Farmer's Bank of Bucks County $1 Vault Hoard?
- These private issue $1 banknotes were not known to exist until they were discovered 175 years after they were printed.
- Despite being in circulated condition after being stored in a barn for centuries, these notes' beautiful designs are still clearly visible.
- Each note is a vignette into 19th century American culture and history.
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