1929 $20 National Currency Type 1 'The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, VA' Grades xf+. Series of 1929 national bank notes come in two varieties. Collectors call these type 1 and type 2 varieties. Type 1 1929 $20 national bank notes have a serial number that ends with the letter A. Type 2 1929 $20 national bank notes have a serial number that ends with a number. The charter number is also printed in brown ink twice on type 2 1929 $20 bills. Backed by bonds deposited with the Federal Government, this kind of money says “National Currency” at the top center of the note. These notes were issued by banks who received a Charter from the United States government allowing them to issue money. The Government Printing Office printed these notes with the same design except for the name of the banks, signatures of the bank officers and the Charter number. National Currency notes were made from 1863 to 1929. These notes were a way of creating confidence in an always shaky banking system. Member banks were required to deposit bonds with the government. The bank could then issue currency equal to 90% of the amount of the bonds. The financial panic of 1929 destroyed many of the National Banks and put an end to this system.There were more than 14,000 banks that issued National Currency and there are large numbers of avid collectors. The 1929 issue was the only “small size” issue, that is to distinguish from the “horse blanket” size notes of years previous to 1929.