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  1. www.kalw.org › arts-culture › 2019/09/26What Is The Value Of A Monetary Note From San ... - KALW

    Sep 27, 2019 · It also has a portrait of Emperor Norton on it and a variation of the seal of California. “Probably the best one is what we call a very fine condition,” says Kagin, “and they're worth about anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000, maybe $30,000 for the best.”

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Emperor_NortonEmperor Norton - Wikipedia

    In September 1859, he proclaimed himself "Emperor of the United States". Norton had no formal political power, but was treated deferentially in San Francisco nevertheless, and currency issued in his name was honored in some of the establishments he frequented.

  3. sfist.com › 2017/01/06 › the_story_of_emperor_nortonThe Story Of Emperor Norton, SF's First Icon and Greatest ...

    Jan 6, 2017 · Norton claimed that holders of his currency would be paid back with 7% interest in the year 1880. Conveniently, Norton died just a few days into 1880 so no one ever got repaid.

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  5. www.pcgs.com › News › American-Coinage-During-TheAmerican Coinage During The Reign Of Norton I of ... - PCGS

    Although Americans used United States currency, Joshua Norton devised his own form of legal tender. The currency of favor: Norton Scrip. Officially called "Bonds of the Empire," the scrip was printed by Cuddy and Hughes and the Charles A. Murdock and Co.

  6. sfist.com › 2019/10/31 › emperor-norton-bar-buysEmperor Norton Bar Buys Emperor Norton Bond, Which Is Worth ...

    Oct 31, 2019 · Emperor Norton, of course, handed out the notes as his own handmade currency in the 1860s and 70s. With a face value of 50 cents on the day the Emperor signed them, these notes now fetch five...

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  8. www.nbcbayarea.com › news › localSan Francisco Bar Owner Discovers 141-Year-Old Bond Issued by ...

    Oct 25, 2019 · A San Francisco bar owner who ponied up a thousand bucks to buy a purported promissory note issued by San Francisco’s most eccentric character, Emperor Joshua Norton in 1878 — learned the...

  9. www.pmgnotes.com › news › articleImperial Treasury Bond Certificates – The Imperial Government ...

    May 21, 2013 · These plaques depicted restaurants where the Emperor could spend his self-issued currency. Emperor Norton I issued his Imperial Treasury Bond Certificates in denominations ranging from 50 cents to $10. These bond certificates were printed on standard banknote paper, were hand dated, hand signed and serial numbered.

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