$20 1928 Gold Certificate Fr. 2402 GOLD SEAL Andrew Jackson Woods-Mellon Ch Fine
This Series 1928 $20 Gold Certificate, Fr. 2402, features Andrew Jackson’s portrait, a gold Treasury seal and gold serial numbers, and the Woods–Mellon signatures. The green reverse depicts the White House. Originally redeemable for twenty dollars in gold coin held by the Treasury, this note recalls an era when paper currency represented a direct claim on precious metal.
Offered in Choice Fine condition, this circulated example provides a representative of America’s small-size Gold Certificates. These notes were included in the 1933 gold recall, connecting their history to the monetary changes of the Great Depression. Its distinctive gold overprint, familiar presidential portrait, and historical significance make it a fitting addition to a small-size type set or Gold Certificate collection.