Numismatics of Punxsutawney

Wikipedia notes "Punxsutawney is a borough in southern Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. Punxsutawney is known for its annual Groundhog Day celebration held each February 2, during which thousands of attendees and international media outlets visit the town for an annual weather prediction by the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil."

Numismatically, Punxsutawney is best known for a series of National Bank Notes, with issue dates from 1882 to 1929. Issuers includes the Farmers National Bank (charter no. 5965), the First National Bank of Punxsutawney (no. 3030), the Punxsutawney National Bank (no. 5702), and the County National Bank of Punxsutawney (no. 9863). The Andrew W. Pollock III reference on U.S. National Banks is now complete through charter no. 4600 and provides statistical data for the First National Bank of Punxsutawney (no. 3030). We found no groundhogs depicted on these notes, rather these appear to be stock images provided by the banknote engravers of the day.

Image: Punxsutawney, PA - $20 1882 Brown Back Fr. 504. The Farmers National Bank. PMG Choice Fine 15. Courtesy of Heritage Auctions 2023 FUN (January 12, 2023), lot 20776, realized $4,560.

Link to "Punxsutawney" auction search results on Newman Portal:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/Library/AdvancedSearch?&searchterm=Punxsutawney&contenttype=Auction

Link to Pollock summary for the Punxsutawney National Bank:
https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/628167

Punxsutawney Phil woke up on Sunday and saw his shadow, meaning we are destined for six more weeks of winter, according to legend.

Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil, perhaps the world's most famous groundhog, sees his shadow then winter will continue for another six weeks, but if he does't see his shadow spring will come early.

The weather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, during the announcement was partly cloudy with temperatures hovering at about 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow was expected later on Sunday.

Phil's actual prediction, however, takes place ahead of time in a place called Gobbler's Knob, a small hill just outside of the town, and has done so each year since 1887. This year marks the 139th time the event has occurred, according to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office,

To read the complete article, see:
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter after waking up to see his shadow on Groundhog Day(https://abcnews.go.com/US/punxsutawney-phil-predicts-6-more-weeks-winter-groundhog-day-2025/story?id=118357788)