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Dollar General (with store drawing) Stock Certificate

Dollar General (with store drawing) Stock Certificate

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Are the certificates authentic?

Yes, all of the certificates we sell are authentic stock and bond certificates unless otherwise mentioned in the description. At one point in time, this certificate represented a share of of the company, or a bond receipt. These certificates have been removed from circulation and digitalized, as seen by cancellation holes, stamps and writing on the certificate. We offer these certificates as a collectable item, not a security.  

 

This striking brown & yellow stock certificate represents a piece of American retail history from Dollar General, one of the nation's fastest-growing discount retailers. A crisp, issued with cancellation holes and an image of a Dollar General store present on the vignette. 

Founded in 1939 by James Luther Turner and his son Cal Turner in Scottsville, Kentucky, as J.L. Turner and Son, the company was renamed Dollar General Corporation in 1955. Started during the Great Depression when J.L. Turner liquidated his department store inventory by selling no item for more than one dollar. This revolutionized small-town retail with its simple, low-price model.

Dollar General went public in 1968, but it's important to note that the company has actually had two significant IPO events in its history, it's first IPO: 1968 under the leadership of Cal Turner Sr. and it's second IPO in November 2009 at $21 per share This came after the company was taken private in 2007 by KKR & Co. in a $7.3 billion leveraged buyout. The 2009 IPO was one of the most successful of that year, raising approximately $716 million.

Today the company trades under the "DG" ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. 

Materials and care

Here are some quick tips to preserve your certificate for decades to come. 

Paper quality: Stock certificates were printed on a variety of certificate paper dating back to the mid 1800s. Most of these vintage collectable certificates have signs of used & wear , cancellation holes, pencil / pen writing, stamps, staples, adhesives, slight rips, missing coupons and other features. 

Handling: Always handle the certificate with clean, dry hands or use cotton gloves to avoid transferring oils and dirt from your skin onto the paper.

Storage: Store the certificate in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which can cause fading. Use acid-free folders or archival-quality plastic sleeves to protect it from moisture, dust, and physical damage.

Framing: If displaying the certificate, use a frame with UV-protective glass to prevent light damage. Ensure the certificate is mounted using acid-free materials to avoid any chemical reactions that could degrade the paper over time.

Avoid Exposure: Keep the certificate away from direct sun, extreme temperatures and humidity, which can cause the paper to warp or deteriorate. Avoid exposing it to pollutants, such as smoke or chemicals, which can cause discoloration.

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