Burnes National Bank Note, $5.00, 1905

This image depicts a vintage five-dollar bill from the Burns National Bank of St. Joseph, issued on December 16, 1905, as part of the Series of 1902 in the United States. The bill prominently features an engraved portrait of a bearded man enclosed in an oval on its left side, surrounded by elaborate designs. The denomination "5" is displayed in all four corners with ornate embellishments, and the central portion includes the bank's name and location. Signatures of officials, such as the cashier and president, are visible at the bottom right, while the serial number "27188" is printed in blue and appears twice. The phrase "Secured by United States Bonds or Other Securities" indicates the note's backing, and intricate patterns adorn the borders, contributing to the bill's historical and aesthetic value. Additionally, the bill shows a blue floral seal partially bearing the Latin phrase "MULIERIBUS ET LEGIBUS ET ARMIS." This type of national currency

This image depicts a vintage five-dollar bill from the Burns National Bank of St. Joseph, issued on December 16, 1905, as part of the Series of 1902 in the United States. The bill prominently features an engraved portrait of a bearded man enclosed in an oval on its left side, surrounded by elaborate designs. The denomination "5" is displayed in all four corners with ornate embellishments, and the central portion includes the bank's name and location. Signatures of officials, such as the cashier and president, are visible at the bottom right, while the serial number "27188" is printed in blue and appears twice. The phrase "Secured by United States Bonds or Other Securities" indicates the note's backing, and intricate patterns adorn the borders, contributing to the bill's historical and aesthetic value. Additionally, the bill shows a blue floral seal partially bearing the Latin phrase "MULIERIBUS ET LEGIBUS ET ARMIS." This type of national currency

Name/Title

Burnes National Bank Note, $5.00, 1905

Entry/Object ID

AM2018.2.85

Scope and Content

Burnes National Bank Note, $5.00, 1905. $5.00 bill issued by Burnes National Bank, St. Joseph, Mo. 8021. Photo of President Ben. Harrison on bill. Serial No. 27188. dated Dec. 16, 1905. signed for the bank by Jno Walsh, Cashier and Geo. A. Nelson, President. Grayish front side, green backside with elaborate illustration of "Landing of the Pilgrims", "National Currency".

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Banks, Currency

Search Terms

St. Joseph History, Burnes National Bank

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 11, 2018

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John Walsh

Person or Organization

George A. Nelson

Person or Organization

Benjamin Harrison