 PENNSYLVANIA. Bank of North America. 3/90ths of a Dollar or Three Pence. Plate B. Philadelphia. August 6, 1789. Typeset face with ornate borders, engraved signature of Tench Francis. Printed on sturdy wove paper with a polychromed color back also seen on the early French issue U.S. Loan certificates. The paper manufactured by James Woodsman of London and brought back by Benjamin Franklin to his grandson's printing shop. Dual denominations of 'Three Pence' and 'Three Ninetieths of a Dollar'. Typeset face with ornate pattern border. Ornate back with framed patterns and imprint of 'Printed by B[enjamin]. F[ranklin]. Bache. Philadelphia'. Durand Types Page 39. Durand Rarity Rating ''A''. Rated by Durand as ''excessively rare'', but that is a bit steep. Haxby PA-465 G16. Newman Page 360.
A superb issue and Franklin association item on this historic bank. These 3/90th [Three Pence] bills have become quite difficult to find and this is essential to a top flight odd denomination collection. A superb top wide margin and essentially Gem Crisp Uncirculated. The blue, orange and red color intermingle with lovely radiance. A wonderful currency note that is diminutive and charming.
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