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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJune 28, 1905

Until 1935, national banks could issue currency, printed by the federal government. This $5 note for First National Bank of Red Wing, Minnesota, now Wells Fargo, shows the bank’s charter number 1487, and signatures of its president and cashier.
Five dollar bill of U.S. currency printed with name of First National Bank of Red Wing, center. Portrait of Harrison on left, numeral five on corners. Two signatures of cashier and president of bank at bottom. Additional treasury seal and bank charter number overprinted in red.

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A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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