The Kilkenny Bank / Loughnan’s Bank:

The Kilkenny Bank was first registered in 23rd September 1800, by Connel Loughnan and John Helsham. There was three sets of notes issued:

• Type 1 Signatories: Kilkenny Bank (Connel Loughnan and John Helsham)
• Type 2 Signatories: Kilkenny Bank (Michael Brennan and James Loughnan)
• Type 3 Signatories: Kilkenny Bank (James Loughnan)

This note belongs to the third issue, i.e. when James Loughnan was sole proprietor and less than a year before a run on the bank forced its closure and made Loughnan bankrupt.

Kilkenny Bank Notes:

Five pounds (Sterling) promissory note on behalf of the Kilkenny Bank, signed by James Loughnan (sole proprietor) and dated 11th November 1818. A well circulated note with appropriate signs of wear and good circulation.

1818 Kilkenny Bank, Five Pounds Sterling, dated 11 November 1818, for James Loughnan, signed by him

• The Kilkenny Bank (Proprietor: James Loughnan)
  • Occupation: Banker
• Five Pounds Sterling, dated 11th November 1818
  • Signed by James Loughnan
  • Serial number: 381
• Printed in black on white paper
  • Uniface
  • A bit crinkled on either side, plus pinholes and couple of other small holes, endorsements mostly on back
  • Otherwise, Fine (F)

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Banknote Guide: The Kilkenny Bank (Loughnan’s Bank)