1929 $5 National Bank Note — First National Bank of Santa Fe, New Mexico
 
This is a Series of 1929 $5 National Bank Note issued by The First National Bank of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is especially interesting as a piece of New Mexico banking history and a collectible example of federally chartered bank-issued currency.
 
Identification
Detail
Information
Denomination
$5
Series
1929
Currency type
National Bank Note, Type 2
Issuing bank
The First National Bank of Santa Fe
State
New Mexico
Charter number
1750
Serial number
D000443A
Portrait
Abraham Lincoln
Reverse
Lincoln Memorial
Bank cashier
Chas. J. Eckert
Bank president
Arthur Seligman
 
The Type 2 designation is supported by the serial-number format, with the charter number printed separately rather than repeated as a second serial number.
 
Condition assessment
From the photographs, this note appears to be in approximately Fine to Very Fine circulated condition, although an in-person inspection would be necessary to establish a grade.
 
There are visible folds and wrinkles, some discoloration and handling wear, and minor edge irregularities. However, the bank name, charter number, serial number, and printed designs remain quite legible. The note appears more presentable than the previously shown Anglo California example.