This is a City of New York Serial Bond for Sewage Treatment Works, issued in the 1960s. It features a red border, a vignette of a Native American in a feathered headdress, printed signatures including that of Mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr., cancellation holes, and fold marks.

During the 1960s, New York City undertook significant infrastructure projects to modernize its sewage treatment facilities, aiming to improve public health and environmental conditions. The issuance of municipal bonds like this one was a common method to finance such large-scale public works. These bonds were typically backed by the city's credit and repaid over time through various revenue sources.

This particular bond was due in 1983, reflecting a standard maturity period for municipal bonds of that era. The inclusion of a Native American vignette was a design choice that, while common in earlier periods, persisted into the mid-20th century, symbolizing aspects of American heritage. The printed signature of Mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr., who served from 1954 to 1965, situates the bond within a specific historical and political context.

You will receive a certificate similar to the one shown in the photos. Each is an original issued bond from the 1960s, featuring unique elements such as cancellation holes, fold marks, and printed signatures. Condition may vary slightly, but all are authentic documents representing a piece of New York City's municipal history.