Fr#1802-1

 

SKU: 56993315

 

Product Description:

A distinguished survivor of America’s National Currency era, this 1929 $20 Waterbury National Bank Note (Fr. 1802-1, Type 1) offers collectors a desirable combination of history, locality, and certified quality. Issued by The Waterbury National Bank of Waterbury, Connecticut (Charter #780) during the early years of the Great Depression, it represents the final, small-size chapter of National Bank Notes before the program ended in the 1930s. Certified by PCGS Banknote at VF35, this example shows honest circulation with strong detail—an ideal mid-grade piece for both advanced and emerging paper-money collections.

Highlights:

• Series: 1929 Type 1 Small-Size National Bank Note (brown seal)
• Denomination: $20
• Friedberg number: Fr. 1802-1
• Charter number: CH# 780
• Issuing bank: The Waterbury National Bank, Waterbury, Connecticut
• Certification: PCGS Banknote VF35
• Serial number: C000645A

Why this note stands out:

• Historically significant: 1929 Type 1 Nationals mark the transition to small-size U.S. currency and the closing period of locally issued banknotes. Notes from specific Connecticut towns, especially with identifiable charter data, are actively pursued by state, county, and city specialists.
• Collectible and display-worthy: VF35 is a sweet spot for value—clear legends, solid design detail, and circulation character without the price premiums of higher grades.
• Documented and secure: Encapsulated and graded by PCGS Banknote for authenticity and preservation.

Condition notes:

• PCGS Banknote VF35 indicates light-to-moderate circulation with strong remaining detail and fully legible bank title, charter number, and Treasury overprints. Any folds or handling are consistent with the assigned grade.

Ideal for:

• Connecticut National Bank Note specialists (CH# 780)
• Small-size National type collectors (Fr. 1802-1, Type 1)
• Depression-era and regional banking history enthusiasts
• Buyers seeking a certified, mid-grade $20 National with local appeal

Specifications:

• Country: United States
• Series: 1929, Type 1
• Denomination: Twenty Dollars
• Type: National Bank Note (Small Size, Brown Seal)
• Friedberg: 1802-1
• Charter: 780 (Waterbury, CT)
• Serial: C000645A
• Grading service: PCGS Banknote
• Grade: VF35

Secure a piece of Connecticut banking history with this attractive, PCGS-certified 1929 $20 National—an excellent addition to any serious paper money collection and a standout conversation piece for casual buyers alike.

 

Denomination	$20
Grading Service	PCGS Banknote
Grade	VF35
Designation	N/A
Year	1929
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