South Dakota, State of, Highway Bond

Beautiful bond certificate with a nice rendering of the South Dakota State Seal.

Even before South Dakota officially gained statehood, the state had adopted the design for an official seal. South Dakota became a state in 1889, and the seal was defined in 1885. The official seal is a picturesque representation of South Dakota's commerce, industry, and natural resources. The state's motto "Under God the People Rule", appears over the inner circle. Within the circle is a background of sky and hills. A river runs through agricultural and industrial land. Mining is represented with a smelting furnace. A steam ship plies the waters of the river. A farmer plows a field in front of a herd of cattle and a cornfield.


Certificate: State Highway Bond, issued in the 1920’s

Printer: Franklin-Lee Division, American Bank Note Company

Dimensions: 15” (h) x 10” (w)

State: SD-South Dakota

Subject Matter: Government Bonds

Vignette Topic(s): South Dakota State Seal | River Scene | Farming Scene

Condition: Horizontal fold lines, punch hole cancels in signature areas and body and some toning and edge faults from age.