$3  1837  The Kirtland Safety Society ANTI Banking Company  Rust 14  PCGS 30A - This is one of the first examples of paper money issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It is believed that these ANTI Bank notes were issued by the Church in attempt to overcome the State of Ohio decision NOT to issue the bank a Charter.  Church Elders believed that if the Bank became an ANTI Bank, then these notes would be considered legal and not under the protection of current state banking laws.  There are about thirty $3 Anti Bank examples known with this piece displaying an especially dark “ANTI” stamp.  These notes have become very popular over the years and their values have not decreased primarily due to their high demand.  There are certainly more than 30 collectors of LDS paper money which ultimately will secure their value for years to come.  If you have any questions, send me a message. Thank you

Meredith Hilton

Kagin's, Inc.

A Numismatic Tradition Since 1933