Description: 'Oldest District' National Metropolitan Bank (originally in Rhodes Tavern) Washington D.C. 1873 Counter Check for $325. The Bank of the Metropolis, which later became the National Metropolitan Bank opened during the War of 1812 (in March of 1814) in the historic Rhodes Tavern, as the British set about torching all the buildings of our Capitol city. But the tavern/Banking house was saved by Sarah Sweeny, who gave 'favors' to certain British officers (for which in later years she was rewarded). At the end of the war, the bank lent the government more than $100,000 to rebuild the areas destroyed by the British. In 1836 President Andrew Jackson made this bank the depository for Federal funds after he refused to extend the charter of the Bank of the United States. ............................................................................................. Click here for other Number One Money Man offers Life Members of; Society of Paper Money Collectors, International Bank Note Society, American Philatelic Society etc. CELEBRATING 25+ YEARS on EBAY View more great items
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-17T14:27:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Restocking Fee: 20%
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: Exchange Certificate
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
