--- product_id: 72344803 title: "1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better" price: "VT15761" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/72344803-1892-pair-of-2-rare-and-superb-1892-girard-erie store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Payable at Chase National Bank 125+ years vintage bank drafts Hand-signed authentic autographs 1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better **Price:** VT15761 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📜 Own a piece of 1890s financial history — where art meets legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better - **How much does it cost?** VT15761 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/72344803-1892-pair-of-2-rare-and-superb-1892-girard-erie) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Exclusive Dual-Set Bonus:** Buy 2 sets and unlock a rare WWI-era draft with embossed red overprints - • **Museum-Quality Condition:** Bright white paper, large jumbo size, with unique bank endorsements & cancellations - • **Historic Financial Legacy:** Original Girard PA bank drafts from 1892-1893, XF-AU grade or better - • **Timeless Americana Artistry:** Superb 19th-century engraving by American Bank Note Co. capturing miners & drovers - • **Collector’s Dream Crossover:** Perfect blend of obsolete currency, autograph, and Pennsylvania banking history ## Overview This exclusive pair of 1892 Girard (Erie) Pennsylvania bank drafts are rare, jumbo-sized collectible banknotes payable at Chase National Bank. Featuring exquisite 19th-century vignettes and authentic hand signatures, these XF-AU graded drafts offer a unique crossover collectible appeal for currency, autograph, and Americana enthusiasts. Purchase two sets to receive an ultra-rare WWI-dated draft with embossed red overprints, making this a must-have for serious collectors seeking historical and artistic value. ## Description Buy 2 Sets and Second Set will include a VERY RARE WW1-dated Draft (1914-1918) that is bright white with MULTIPLE EMBOSSED ENGRAVED RED OVERPRINTS including bank title!! Only a handful found with red overprints!! Dates will be 1892 and/or 1893 (older type) and/or 1914-1916 (newer RED type)... 4 DIFFERENT DATES and BEARERS with DIFFERENT BANK ENDORSEMENTS on the backs (f you buy 2 sets)!! PAIR OF VERY RARE ORIGINAL 1890's GIRARD (ERIE) PENNSYLVANIA BANK DRAFTS w FABULOUS OLD VIGNETTES! VERY LARGE SIZE! Here are 2 amazing 125 year old old jumbo size bank drafts (currency-like checks issued by old banks) from Girard Pennsylvania, dated in the 1890's. They were issued by RS Battles a prominent banker and local tycoon and were payable through the ChaseNational Bank. Great crossover collectible between 19th Century currency, banking, fine engraving, Pennsylvania and autograph collecting!! , Superb engraving by the American Bank Note Co. showing 19th Century. miners and drovers in the style of Obsolete and early U.S. Large Currency. Simply amazing ing Paper Americana at $15 each!!! WILL NOT LAST - DON"T BE SORRY!! Excellent condition with interesting stamps and endorsements. Dollar amounts and bearers may vary from scan. Small round or diamond shape cut cancellation with no paper loss. May have minor ink feathering from old fountain pen writing. One of two may have a little more wear or aging than the other. HOLD HISTORY IN YOUR HAND! Review: Nice - Nice Review: Can’t safely display - I can’t find any acrylic display cases to safety display them. Other then that, their great. Not sure about the bank giving me money for them. ## Features - AMAZING 1892 ERIE PA BANK DRAFTS PAYABLE at CHASE NB! BEAUTIFULLY VIGNETTED and HAND SIGNED CURRENCY! CV $100 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079C98KGN | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,534 in Collectible Coins ( See Top 100 in Collectible Coins ) #578 in Collectible Coin Sets | | Coin Variety 1 | Rare | | Composition | American Banknote Paper | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (125) | | Denomination | Varies | | Exterior Finish | Unfinished | | Grade Rating | XF-AU or better | | Grading Provided By | Seller | | Mint Mark | No Mint Mark | | Set | Set | | Total Eaches | 2 | | Total Item Weight | 3 Grams | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | | Year | 1892 | ## Product Details - **Grade Rating:** XF-AU or better - **Graded By:** Seller - **Material:** American Banknote Paper - **Variety:** Rare - **Year:** 1892 ## Images ![1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O-X0PLlcL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is the reverse blank** A: In terms of engraving, yes. But there are usually endorsements or depository stamps or other banks on back Thanks, Robert **Q: Is it real or it's a copy** A: Guaranteed real and original. Each one is hand signed with a different date, payee and $ amount. Thanks, Robert **Q: Are these authentic? If taken to a local shop will they be shown as real** A: They are guaranteed original and authentic. However, they have no redemption value, only collector value as they were cashed or cancelled 130 years ago. Thanks, Robert **Q: Come in plastic coating ir shield?** A: They aren't in individual holders but I ship them in a clear windowed envelope with 2 protective layers of cardboard. Thanks ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice *by A***H on August 6, 2025* Nice ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can’t safely display *by T***R on July 16, 2020* I can’t find any acrylic display cases to safety display them. Other then that, their great. Not sure about the bank giving me money for them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great condition *by F***N on October 3, 2020* I ordered 2 sets, both sets are in great condition. All 4 bank notes have stamps on the back with the dates on them, most are from the 1890s with 1 from the 1900s. 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