1929 $100 US National Currency Note Johnstown, Pennsylvania PMG VF 35 (Ink)

1929 $100 US National Currency Note Johnstown, Pennsylvania PMG VF 35 (Ink)

Issued by a hometown bank in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, this 1929 $100 National Currency Note is a scarce survivor from the final series of National Bank Notes. Certified PMG VF 35 with an Ink annotation, the note maintains strong detail and solid paper quality, offering collectors an appealing example tied to a historically significant Pennsylvania community. High-denomination national notes such as this are much less common than their lower-value counterparts, adding to its rarity and desirability.

The 1929 National Currency series marked the final generation of U.S. National Bank Notes. Printed in small-size format, these notes were issued by local banks under federal charter, with each note bearing the bank’s name and charter number. This tied the note directly to its community, giving each issue strong regional character.

For Johnstown, a Pennsylvania town known for its industrial roots and resilience following the devastating 1889 flood, national currency notes reflected the strength and independence of community banks. As the Great Depression unfolded, many small banks closed, and their notes were quickly redeemed and destroyed, leaving few survivors in collectible condition.

Key Attributes:

• Denomination: $100
• Issuing Bank: Local Johnstown, PA national bank (chartered institution)
• Series: 1929
• Graded VF 35 (lnk)
• Graded by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
• Obverse: Features the portrait of Benjamin Franklin at center, with district seal, charter information, and ornate engraving.
• Reverse: Displays Independence Hall with inscriptions “The United States of America” and “One Hundred Dollars”

This 1929 $100 US National Currency Note Johnstown, Pennsylvania PMG VF 35 (Ink) offers a rare opportunity to own a high-denomination, regionally issued note from the final chapter of National Bank Notes. With its certified grade, historical context, and scarcity, it stands as an exceptional addition for collectors of Pennsylvania currency and U.S. banking history.

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