1875 $5 National Bank Note PMG 45
Dunkirk NY
This attractive 1875 $5 National Bank Note, graded PMG 45, was issued by a national bank in Dunkirk, New York, under Charter #2619. Notes from the 1875 series represent some of the earliest large-size National Bank Notes, making them especially desirable to collectors of early U.S. paper money.
Despite moderate circulation, this example retains strong design elements, clear bank titles, and pleasing overall eye appeal. Early New York Nationals from smaller cities are increasingly difficult to locate, adding to the desirability of this well-preserved piece.
Key Features & Collector Highlights
1875 National Bank Note Issue
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Early large-size National Bank Note series
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Scarcer and more elusive than later 1882 issues
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Foundational issue in U.S. currency history
Dunkirk, New York – Charter #2619
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Issued by a New York state national bank
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Strong appeal for New York and charter collectors
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Adds regional and historical interest
PMG 45 – Choice Very Fine Quality
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Even circulation with strong remaining detail
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Clear serial numbers and legible signatures
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Certified by PMG for authenticity and grading confidence
Collector & Historical Appeal
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Early Nationals are key building blocks of U.S. currency collections
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Scarcer survival rates compared to later issues
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Ideal for early National, New York, and $5 denomination sets
Arnold Jewelers Guarantee
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Hand-selected for historical importance, originality, and eye appeal
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Backed by decades of trusted numismatic and currency expertise
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Certified PMG 45 for complete confidence
This 1875 $5 National Bank Note PMG 45 – Dunkirk, NY is a scarce and historically significant early National, combining classic design, New York appeal, and strong collector demand.






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