# RN-J4 - 1866-75 2c Orange Washington on Bank Check, Type J
Add this Piece of US Banking History to Your Collection
Own a genuine Bank Check issued shortly after the Civil War. It prominently displays the issuing financial institution. Bank checks were a convenient way to make large transactions without carrying heavy coins. The customer would deposit the money in the bank, then the bank would issue a check as proof the funds were there. In order to prevent counterfeiting, this check has an orange image of George Washington. The two-cent denomination is proof of the payment of a Revenue Tax required for each bank check.
This Bank Check is a neat piece of history and would make a fun addition to your collection. Order Yours Today.
Add this Piece of US Banking History to Your Collection
Own a genuine Bank Check issued shortly after the Civil War. It prominently displays the issuing financial institution. Bank checks were a convenient way to make large transactions without carrying heavy coins. The customer would deposit the money in the bank, then the bank would issue a check as proof the funds were there. In order to prevent counterfeiting, this check has an orange image of George Washington. The two-cent denomination is proof of the payment of a Revenue Tax required for each bank check.
This Bank Check is a neat piece of history and would make a fun addition to your collection. Order Yours Today.