Bank Name: The First National Bank of Nevada Austin
State: NV – Nevada
Charter Number: 1331
Lifetime: Operated 1865 to 1869 | Total Issue – $131,700
Series: $20 – Original Series National Banknote
Sheets Printed: 1,200
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Rarity and Value: We once heard a collector refer to these as “rare as hens teeth.” While they may not be quite that rare, nice looking examples really are few and far between. You could buy a lot of things with $20 in the 1860s and 1870s. There was no incentive to hold a $20 bill just because you liked it. If you had one, then you spent it. These are not considered traditional rarities, but they are by all means rare. Contact us for value information. Don’t forget to check the serial number. Number 1 notes always sell for nice premiums.
Current Market Analysis: There are loads of scarce and very valuable notes from Nevada. There are just two first charter notes known to exist. The census shows only a single brown back. Only four red seals exist from banks outside of Reno. Plenty of blue seals have the chance to be rare as well. Any note from Rhyolite or Austin would be a tremendous find. You have to remember that the demographics of Nevada were very different a century ago when national currency regularly circulated. Most of the population consisted of ranchers and transient miners. A large supply of currency was not needed. Very few cities could support national banks. That is why there is such a limited supply of bank notes to go around today.
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We buy all antique paper money issued by The First National Bank of Nevada Austin, NV. We can tell you how much your $20 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.