Series 1929 $20 Federal Reserve Bank Note (St. Louis)

This is a Series of 1929 twenty-dollar Federal Reserve Bank Note issued for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Missouri. The note features a portrait of Andrew Jackson in the center circular medallion. It is distinct from standard Federal Reserve Notes, as it is classified as National Currency, indicated by the brown treasury seal on the right and the four black 'H' bank designators corresponding to the St. Louis district. The serial number H00078659A is printed in black twice. Visible signatures include E.E. Jones as Register of the Treasury and W.O. Woods as Treasurer of the United States on the top, with local bank officials' signatures below. Physically, the bill shows significant signs of age and circulation; there is a heavy vertical fold through the center, smaller horizontal creases, and noticeable overall soiling or 'circulation grime' that has darkened the paper. The edges appear somewhat frayed with potential minor corner rounding and small nicks. The paper consistency appears limp rather than crisp, and the brown ink of the seal shows slight fading. This note represents the emergency currency issued during the Great Depression era when standard currency stocks were low.