1875 $50 Bill Value – How Much Is 1875 Merchants’ National Bank of Chicago Illinois $50 Worth?


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1875 Fifty Dollar National Bank Note
Sell 1875 $50 Merchants' National Bank of Chicago, Illinois Bill
Item Info
Series1875
Charter#642 Merchants' National Bank of Chicago, Illinois
Year Chartered1864, 503 Banks Chartered
City InfoChicago, officially the City of Chicago, is the third-most populous city in the United States. With over 2.7 million residents, it is also the most populous city in both the state of Illinois and the Midwestern United States. It is the county seat of Cook County. The Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people and is the third-largest in the U.S. Chicago has also been called a global architecture capital. In terms of wealth and economy, Chicago is considered one of the most important business centers in the world. Source: Wikipedia
Similar Cities23 banks with similar city. First 12 below:
1. Chicago, Illinois - First National Bank
2. Chicago, Illinois - Second National Bank
3. Chicago, Illinois - Third National Bank
4. Chicago, Illinois - Fourth National Bank
5. Chicago, Illinois - Fifth National Bank
6. Chicago, Illinois - Mechanics' National Bank
7. Chicago, Illinois - Northwestern National Bank
8. Chicago, Illinois - Union National Bank
9. Chicago, Illinois - Commercial National Bank
10. Chicago, Illinois - Manufacturers' National Bank
11. Chicago, Illinois - City National Bank
12. Chicago, Illinois - Traders' National Bank
Seal VarietiesRed with scallops
See AlsoIf your note doesn't match try:
1. 1882 $50 National Bank Notes
2. 1882 $50 Gold Certificate
3. 1874 $50 Legal Tender
Other Info1. Value depends on notes known for charter, condition and market demand.
Neat FactEngraved date is when bank was organized, a 20 or 40 year anniverary of its organization, or date of title change (Kelly, 5th Ed. P 5 & Huntoon 1995).
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