Unocal Specimen Bearer Bond Certificate | 1942, $1000, 3% Interest, Due 1967
Own a striking piece of American petroleum history with this oversized Unocal Specimen Bond Certificate. Dated 1942, it represents a $1,000 bearer bond at 3% interest with a due date in 1967. Featuring the iconic bald eagle vignette and the historic Unocal identity (also known as Union Oil Company of California, or the famed 76 logo) that once towered above U.S. gas stations.
Historical Significance
Unocal (Union Oil Company of California) traces its roots to 1890 in Santa Paula, CA, formed from the merger of three independent oil entities. These companies are unique because none of them were formed from the Standard Oil breakup. In 2005, Unocal merged with Chevron, shaping a key chapter in American energy history.
Description & Rarity
This specimen bearer bond certificate is notable for being a printer’s archival example—often stamped “specimen,” bearing serial-number characteristics, or featuring designs never issued. Specimens are prized in the Scripophily community for rarity and provenance, making them a compelling addition to a collection.
Specifications
- Type: Specimen Bearer Bond Certificate
- Issuer: Unocal / Union Oil Company of California
- Year: 1942
- Face Value: $1000
- Interest: 3%
- Due Date: 1967
- Certificate Size: Oversized 15" x 10"
- Vignette: Bald eagle design, historic Unocal branding
- Special Attributes: Specimen designation (rarity for collectors)
