1944 Walt Disney WWII War Bond Certificate (Homer H. Boelter Printer Watermark)

Step into a piece of WWII history with this 1944 Walt Disney War Bond certificate, issued by the United States Treasury to help raise money for the war through WWII Savings Bonds. In the 1940s, these certificates were issued to Americans who purchased bonds as part of the War Bond program—and this one is a scarce, un-issued example printed in 1944.

Features & Design (The Disney Touch)

• Printed in 1944 (WWII era)
• Un-issued / scarce certificate (as described)
• Classic border filled with beloved Walt Disney characters, from Mickey Mouse to Goofy and the Seven Dwarves
• Watermark visible when held to the light, added by the printer

Printed by Homer H. Boelter Printing Company (Watermark Check Included)

These Disney War Bond certificates were produced by only two printers: the U.S. Government Printing Office and the Homer H. Boelter Printing Company. This particular certificate was printed by Homer H. Boelter in 1944.

Just hold it up to the light and you’ll be able to see the printer-specific watermark. (For comparison: certificates from the U.S. Government Printing Office are associated with an eagle watermark.)

How to Spot a Fake (Quick Authenticity Tips)

There are a ton of fake Walt Disney War Bond certificates floating around. Here are two practical checks collectors use:

• Watermark varies by printer: authentic certificates will show a watermark pattern that differs depending on who printed the bond.
• Donald Duck eye detail: when you look closely at Donald Duck’s eyes with a magnifying glass, the blue should appear as tiny blue dots. If it’s solid blue, it’s a photocopy.

Condition

Condition: As pictured.