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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Perth Amboy Banknotes

In 1836, in the United States, private banks now issued paper money
Called state banknotes, there were many problems.
They could be easily counterfeited, problems with
bank failures and circulation. 
Perth Amboy Banks issued their own banknotes

 November 1, 1862
 Pay to the bearer TEN CENTS when 
presented in sums of one dollar.
The City Bank of Perth Amboy
November 1, 1862
City Bank of Perth Amboy
November 1, 1863
City Bank of Perth Amboy 

 Commercial Bank 
July 10, 1856
Commercial Bank 
July 10, 1856 

City Bank of Perth Amboy
May 1, 1856
City Bank of Perth Amboy 
May 1, 1856

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