Federal Reserve Bank notes were issued by the US government between the years 1915 and 1934. These notes were initiated by the 1913 Federal Reserve Act, but by 1945 they were no longer available from banks. As such, these notes offer collectors a unique opportunity to own a historic piece of legal tender from the early days of the Federal Reserve system. Right now, you can get Very Fine 1929 $5 Federal Reserve Bank Notes online at Provident Metals.

Note Highlights:

• Includes in a protective currency sleeve!
• First issue of the re-designed Federal Reserve Bank Note!
• Note will be in Very Fine condition!
• Contains brown Treasury seal and serial numbers.
• Issued a face value of $5 (USD) by the United States government.
• A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is found on the obverse.
• The Lincoln Memorial is featured in the reverse design.
• When buying multiple notes, it is possible to receive notes with matching or varied Reserve Bank seals.

If you enjoy vintage paper currency, then these 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Notes could make for an excellent addition to your collection. Each one is listed in Very Fine condition, which allows for a varying amount of fold marks as well as possible light soiling. Provident Metals fully insures your order in transit and delivers each note inside a protective plastic currency sleeve.

Obverse

The obverse of $5 Federal Reserve Bank Notes features Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln initially appeared on the large format 1914 $5 note and continues to grace the $5 bill to this day. The serial number for the note is listed twice in brown coloring on the left and right sides of the portrait. You will also find on the obverse the issuing bank and the brown Treasury seal.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 1929 $5 Notes you will see a rendition of the Lincoln Memorial. This iconic structure is a major tourist attraction in Washington DC and is the perfect tribute to the 16^th President of the United States. You will also see the denomination listed in each corner, as well as the words The United States of America, Five Dollars.

History

Federal Reserve Bank notes are similar to Federal Reserve Notes in most regards. However, one key difference is that the Federal Reserve Bank notes are backed only by their issuing bank, while the Federal Reserve Notes are backed by all 12 branches of the Federal Reserve banks. Federal Reserve Bank notes are easy to identify thanks to the inclusion of the issuing bank on the left side, as well as the unique brown-colored serial numbers and Treasury seal.

Ordering

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