1859 $20 Union County Bank Plainfield NJ – Sep 12, 1859 Remainder – Plate A – PMG 40 EPQ (Extremely

1859 $20 Union County Bank – Plainfield, New Jersey Dated: September 12, 1859 Plate: A Type: Remainder Note Grade: Extremely Fine 40 EPQ/PPQ Offered here is a scarce and desirable $20 remainder note issued by the Union County Bank of Plainfield, New Jersey, dated September 12, 1859. This Civil War–era obsolete banknote is a remainder, meaning it was printed but never issued for circulation. These notes were often retained by the bank or printer and later released to collectors, making them attractive examples of 19th-century American banking history. Graded Extremely Fine 40 EPQ/PPQ, the note retains strong eye appeal with: Crisp paper quality Bold ink and sharp detail Strong margins Excellent originality The EPQ/PPQ designation confirms premium paper quality with no restoration or alterations. Obsolete New Jersey banknotes from the mid-1800s continue to gain popularity among collectors, especially high-grade remainder examples from smaller institutions such as Union County Bank of Plainfield. A fantastic addition to any obsolete currency collection or New Jersey banking history set.