1929 Tampa FL $20 PMG 35VF EPQ The Exchange National Bank CH#4949 SN D000894A
This 1929 Type 1 $20 National Bank Note from The Exchange National Bank of Tampa, Florida (Ch. #4949) is a scarce and historically significant piece from the Sunshine State. Issued during the transition to small-size national currency, this note bears the low serial number D000894A, placing it among the earliest notes printed for this bank.
Graded PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), this note retains excellent paper originality, strong color contrast, and sharp details, a rarity for circulated examples. The brown Treasury seal and serial numbers remain bold, while the deep, well-defined overprints highlight the blue charter number and intricate design elements. The portrait of Andrew Jackson, featured on all Series 1929 $20 National Bank Notes, stands as a prominent reminder of the era’s financial history.
Collector’s Value
With a low serial number and EPQ designation, this Tampa-issued note is a fantastic find for collectors of Florida national banknotes, low serial numbers, and Type 1 small-size currency. Notes from this bank are always in demand, and a well-preserved example like this is sure to attract interest from serious collectors.
