Bank Name: The First National Bank of Portland
State: OR – Oregon
Charter Number: 1553
Lifetime: Operated 1865 to 1935 | Total Issue – $17,037,920
Series: $10 – 1875 National Banknote
Sheets Printed: 8,100
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Rarity and Value: These were printed as early as 1875 and as late as 1901. Ten dollars is definitely a tougher denomination for this series. The value of any early note like this is just based on the condition and bank of issue. Generic examples typically sell for around $1,000. There is certainly room for that price to be considerably higher; it just depends on the above mentioned factors. Please contact us for details. Don’t forget to check the serial number. Number 1 notes always sell for nice premiums.
Current Market Analysis: At first glance you would probably expect the market for Oregon national bank notes to be better than it is. First charters from the state are especially rare. There are lots of very rare brown back and red seal banks. The general economy in Oregon is good, so plenty of collectors have money to spend. One of the problems is that there are lots of notes in private collections that are not recorded in the census of known notes. Something might appear to be one of three known to exist. It could actually very well be one of ten. So there is some risk if you are buying a blue seal or small size note. Notes issued before 1908 are legitimately rare. The best notes from Oregon can still be worth a lot of money.
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We buy all antique paper money issued by The First National Bank of Portland, OR. We can tell you how much your $10 bill is worth. We aren’t just dealers. We are also collectors, experts, and appraisers. We have contributed to numerous price guides and are considered specialists in the field of national currency. Contact us via phone or email to get your free appraisal today.