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Rare $5 1882 Brown Seal Bill from The First National Bank of Wailuku, HI

Bank Name:  The First National Bank of Wailuku

State:  HI – Hawaii

Charter Number:  5994

Lifetime:  Operated 1901 to 1917 | Total Issue – $97,900

Series:  $5 – 1882 Brown Back National Banknote

Sheets Printed:  750

Value:  Call, Text, or Email For A Quote | Info@RareCurrency.com | 864-430-4020

Basic Design:

Rarity and Value:  These are not rare as a type. Some are only worth a few hundred dollars. You really just need to pay attention to the bank of issue and condition. Some examples can be worth thousands of dollars. It is also interesting to note that James Garfield was the first person to be featured prominently on a national bank note. Each state also has a unique seal on the back left hand side of each note. Some collectors try to collect a seal from each state. Don’t forget to check the serial number. Number 1 notes always sell for nice premiums.

Current Market Analysis:  National bank notes from Hawaii can be broken down into two groups. There are notes from Honolulu and there is everything else. Of course the great white whale from Hawaii is a 1902 red seal. Brown backs, 1882 blue seals, 1902 blue seals, and small size notes are all relatively available. Only five banks in Hawaii issued national currency. Lots of people like to collect a single note from all fifty states. There are only so many notes from Hawaii to go around. That means that notes that are technically very common can sell for decent money because lots of people need them for collections. Notes from Hawaii are technically all territorials, so that adds even further appeal.

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We buy all antique paper money issued by The First National Bank of Wailuku, HI. We can tell you how much your $5 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.

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