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United States of America, 1912 Specimen Postal Savings Bond Rarity.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - World Currency Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
United States of America, 1912 Specimen Postal Savings Bond Rarity.
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This item SOLD at 2026 Jul 28 @ 14:43UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
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Washington, D.C., United States of America. Act of June 25, 1910. $100 2-1/2% Third Series Postal Savings Coupon Bond of 1912-1932. Issued July 1, 1912, Black printing with black border, Abraham Lincoln at center, U.S. Treasury Seal underprint in red at right, Purple specimen overprints, and 0000 S/Ns. Sheet of 40 coupons attached at bottom, back green, Long coupon bond, 22.0cm by 37.0cm. AU condition. In 1911, the U.S. Congress established the Postal Savings System, which offered an alternative to traditional bank savings and securities. Provenance: From the John E. Herzog Collection; Previously Dr. Joseph Vacca Collection (NASCA, April 27, 1981, lot 1199).