1840 Bank of United States 00 dollar bank note #8894 Philadelphia issue

Description

Great vintage bank note replica with a blank back. The Bank of The United States was a private bank and the United States of America was their biggest customer. Corruption and fraud were rampant and after quite a battle between President Andrew Jackson, Congress and the bank's supporters the bank was finally put out of its misery in the 1840's.From the late 19th Century to the 1950's, reproductions of Bank of the United States currency were distributed, often with an advertising message printed on the back. Since the notes are not official U.S. issues, it isn't considered counterfeiting to reproduce them. The infamous "8894" serial number comes from a firm that copied the original with the above serial number to use for advertising purposes .These notes were reproduced before Congress passed the "Hobby Protection Act" requiring the words "copy" or "Replica" on reproductions of coins or paper money.  Please note the condition of these items as shown in the photos.