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| Item | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | 1863 |
| Charter | #485 Second National Bank of Des Moines, Iowa |
| Year Chartered | 1864, 503 Banks Chartered |
| City Info | Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the French colonial name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks." The city's population was 203,433 as of the 2010 census. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 91st in terms of population in the United States with 599,789 residents according to the 2013 estimate by the United States Census Bureau. Source: Wikipedia |
| Similar Cities | If your note doesn't match try: 1. Des Moines, Iowa - First National Bank 2. Des Moines, Iowa - National State Bank 3. Des Moines, Iowa - Citizens National Bank |
| Seal Varieties | Red with rays |
| See Also | If your note doesn't match try: 1. 1862 $2 Legal Tender 2. 1869 $2 Legal Tender |
| Other Info | 1. Value depends on notes known for charter, condition and market demand. |
| Neat Fact | Engraved date is when bank was organized, a 20 or 40 year anniverary of its organization, or date of title change (Kelly, 5th Ed. P 5 & Huntoon 1995). |
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