United States of America. Act of September 24, 1917 War Savings Certificates. $25 Payable in 5 Years-Treasury Savings Certificate. September 30, 1922. Issued. Extremely Fine.A rare small bond type. Most were likely redeemed making it a rarity. These were purchased for $20.50 and paid in full in five-years, or lesser amount per table on back. This was a registered savings bond issued for less than the principal amount, but accumulating interest to a fixed date after issue and then ceasing to bear interest. Finely engraved at the BEP. 21.0cm by 15.5cm. Gold sunburst radiating tint and deeper gold Treasury Seal. Upper left, Theodore Roosevelt facing. Line for date of issue, issue, and engraved A. W. Mellon signature as secretary of the Treasury. Back with payment chart for earlier redemptions. Issued, treasurer stamp on back. Choice and bright. This series and type not in the Herbstmann Collection listings. With Smythe letter to Treasury for redemption instructions.