$50 Canal Bank New Orleans Louisiana Obsolete...

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number961
AuctionMid Summer Estates & Collectibles Auction
DateAugust 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM CDT
Auction houseMarek Art LLC
LocationArlington Heights, Illinois

Note – PCGS 65PPQ Gem UNC – Remainder. Remainder PCGS 65 PPQ Gem UNC. Beautiful $50 remainder note from the Canal Bank of New Orleans, dated to the 1850s. This obsolete U.S. currency is graded PCGS 65 PPQ Gem Uncirculated and features elaborate allegorical imagery symbolizing commerce and liberty, along with vivid red-orange back design. Issuer: Canal Bank, New Orleans, Louisiana Denomination: $50 Date: 1850s (Remainder issue) Grade: PCGS 65 PPQ (Premium Paper Quality Gem UNC) Haxby #: LA-105-G48a Serial #: N/A Plate C Obverse: Allegorical female figures, maritime & trade motifs Reverse: Bold red Canal Bank New Orleans; ornamental print This note was printed but never issued, making it an excellent collectible in pristine condition. A fine representation of Southern antebellum banking history.

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