United States 1902 – 20 Dollars Large Size Plain Back National Bank Note – The First National Bank of Taylorville, Illinois Charter 3579 (Fr.650-652)
Face design shows Treasury Secretary Hugh McCulloch at left, blue charter numerals 3579, and the classic U.S. Bank Seal at right, with the bank title engraved across the center. Reverse carries the green vignette of America with shield and laurel before the U.S. Capitol, framed by heavy lathework and denomination counters. Hand-signed officer signatures are present though faded, consistent with a well-circulated community note that did real work in Christian County commerce. Read more →