{"title":"Stock Certificates","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine vintage stock certificates from famous and forgotten American companies, each one a piece of corporate history engraved like a banknote. Every certificate is a real, cancelled original, photographed front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout stock certificates (scripophily)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore shares were held electronically, owning stock meant holding a printed certificate. Companies had them engraved by security printers such as the American Bank Note Company and the Security-Columbian Banknote Company, the same firms that printed banknotes and stamps, so they share the fine intaglio vignettes, guilloche borders and serial numbers that banknote collectors love. When shares were sold or transferred, the old certificate was cancelled, usually with punch holes and stamps, and these cancelled certificates are what collectors buy today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollecting them is called scripophily, from the word \"scrip\" and the Greek \"philos\". Collectors look for well-known brands, attractive vignettes, early dates, famous signatures and consecutive serial numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/united-states-of-america\"\u003eUnited States of America\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/consecutive-serial-numbers\"\u003eConsecutive serial numbers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/america\"\u003eAmerica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre your stock certificates genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every certificate is an original that was issued by the company and later cancelled by its transfer agent. We photograph the exact certificate you receive, or show every example when we hold more than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo cancelled stock certificates still have any value as shares?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A cancelled certificate carries no ownership rights. Its value is purely as a collectible and a piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the certificates have punch holes and stamps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransfer agents cancelled redeemed certificates with punch holes, cuts or stamps so they could not be used again. These marks are normal and show the certificate's real working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"consecutive pair\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo certificates whose serial numbers follow each other, issued on the same day. Like consecutive banknotes, they are popular with collectors and make an attractive framed display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are the certificates shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat, in a protective sleeve with stiff card, so they arrive unfolded and in the same condition as photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marsh-and-mclennan-stock-certificate-1979-consecutive-pair-10-shares","title":"Marsh \u0026 McLennan Stock Certificate 1979 – Consecutive Pair, 10 Shares","description":"\u003cp\u003e📸 \u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the exact pair of certificates shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo consecutive cancelled stock certificates of Marsh \u0026amp; McLennan Companies, Inc., numbers NY24945 and NY24946, each for 10 shares and dated 26 July 1979. Deep blue engraving by the American Bank Note Company, with an allegorical figure holding an unrolled scroll above a city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Index: 5.7 \/ 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy it's extreme:\u003c\/em\u003e Two consecutive certificates of the world's largest insurance broker, engraved by the American Bank Note Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; drama (30%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarcity (25%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/10 (our estimate; Numista does not rate stock certificates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWow factor (20%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge (15%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (10%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Extreme Index is Extreme Banknotes' own collector score based on history, scarcity, curiosity, age and condition — it is not a valuation or investment rating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Certificates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e26 July 1979 Marsh \u0026amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. – 10 shares of common stock, no. 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Today the group is known simply as Marsh McLennan and remains one of the biggest professional-services firms in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue ornamental border and an engraved vignette of a classical male figure holding an unrolled scroll, with a city skyline and a dam behind him; \"Common Stock\" panels, the certificate number and the number of shares, the corporate seal of the Delaware corporation and facsimile signatures of the Secretary and the Chairman of the Board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard transfer form, with the stamps of the transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cancelled (redeemed) common stock certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marsh \u0026amp; McLennan Companies, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncorporated:\u003c\/strong\u003e State of Delaware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 July 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShares:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 shares each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e NY24945 and NY24946 (consecutive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer agent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCUSIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 571748 10 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Bank Note Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF (Extremely Fine) \/ Cancelled.\u003c\/strong\u003e An unfolded certificate with crisp paper and sharp engraving. 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No vignette, a classic bank-note style odd-lot certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e the transfer form with a \"Davis and Company\" stamp and a transfer date of 30 November 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cancelled (redeemed) common stock certificate, odd lot (\"Less than 100 Shares\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corroon \u0026amp; Black Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncorporated:\u003c\/strong\u003e State of Delaware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 November 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShares:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 share each, par value $0.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e NCO 09844–09845 or NCO 09846–09847 (consecutive pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCUSIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220291 10 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Security-Columbian Banknote Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXF (Extremely Fine) \/ Cancelled.\u003c\/strong\u003e An unfolded certificate with crisp paper and sharp engraving. 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