Vintage Dairy Queen One Dollar Gift Certificate Appraisal

Vintage Dairy Queen One Dollar Gift Certificate

This item is an original paper gift certificate issued by Dairy Queen (DQ), with a face value of one dollar and 00/100 cents. The certificate features a vibrant, multi-colored graphic design on the front against a light blue background, showcasing various DQ products like sundaes, soft-serve cones, and the Blizzard treat. It includes the iconic red and white DQ logo in the center. Notable markings include a printed serial number '382331' and a authorized signature from 'Charles W. Root'. The left margin contains Micr-encoded banking numbers (091904856) and text indicating the document has security features like a multi-colored background and an artificial watermark on the back. It mentions the issuing bank as Citizens State Bank in Clara City, MN. The item shows light signs of aging, with minor edge wear and a slight vertical fold line, but remains in very good condition with no significant tears or staining. Based on the logo style and bank information, this likely dates to the late 20th or early 21st century. The printing quality is high, characteristic of secure financial documents of that era.