National Currency Types

National Bank Notes were issued across seven major design types spanning 72 years of American banking history. From the ornate large-size notes of the Civil War era to the standardized small-size notes of 1929, each type has its own character, rarity, and collector following. Browse the types below to learn what makes each series special.

Original Series (1863–1875) 2,267 banks

Series of 1875 2,429 banks

1882 Brown Back 5,213 banks

1882 Blue Seal (Date Back & Value Back) 2,066 banks

1902 Red Seal 4,755 banks

1902 Blue Seal (Date Back & Plain Back) 9,079 banks

1929 Small Size 6,992 banks