Lot 1646
1929, $50 National Bank Note. Bishop First NB, Honolulu, HI. . Fr-1803-1. . KL-1378. PCGS Choice About New 55. A wonderfully high grade piece that has a single fold. Fifties from this bank are always popular, and enough survive to make obtaining one a reasonable goal for most collectors.
Founded August 17, 1858, by Charles Reed Bishop and his partner, William A. Aldrich, Bishop & Co. was the first successful banking partnership under the laws of the independent Kingdom of Hawaii. In January 1929, the bank announced that it was merging with First National Bank of Hawaii, First American Savings Bank, Army National Bank of Schofield Barracks, and Baldwin Bank (Maui). The bank changed its name to Bishop First National Bank of Honolulu.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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