Bidspirit auction | $1,000 Gold Bond – Westphalia

$1,000 Gold Bond – Westphalia United Electric Power Corporation – Germany / USA, 1928 - Large and impressive bond certificate issued by Westphalia United Electric Power Corporation (Vereinigte Elektrizitätswerke Westfalen, G.m.b.H.), issued in the United States. First Mortgage 6% Sinking Fund Gold Bond – Series A with a face value of 1,000 Dollars in Gold (Gold Bond). Original maturity date: January 1, 1953. The certificate features an elaborate green engraved design typical of American bond certificates from the late 1920s, with a central allegorical illustration, decorative borders, and high-quality steel engraving. The front bears the original officers’ signatures and serial number M12915. Includes original attached interest coupons from the later payment years (approximately 1948–1953). Earlier coupons have been removed, most likely when interest payments were collected during the active period of the bond. The bond does not show visible cancellation marks (no cancellation holes or “Cancelled” stamps). Sold as a historical collectible item only, with no known redemption value. Size: Extra-large format American bond certificate. Condition: Good. Original fold marks, age stains, edge wear and small tears, old adhesive/reinforcement marks. Strong preserved colors and an impressive display appearance.