Territorial Bank

Safekeeping • Accounts • Exchange

Pembina, Dakota Territory

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Angela — Territorial Banker

Angela is one of a kind in the Territory: a woman trusted with a bank’s ledger and the town’s confidence. She was educated back East — trained in figures, correspondence, and proper banking practice — and she brings that discipline to Pembina. When visitors have questions, she answers plainly, keeps the record straight, and makes sure nobody agrees to anything they don’t understand.

What This Bank Represents

In the 1860s–1880s, a bank stood for trust and order — a place to settle accounts, keep records, and make commerce understandable. This page is a historical frame for that idea.

Plain English: this is not a real bank. It does not hold deposits, issue currency, or make loans.

Territorial Bank Coin

The Territorial Bank Coin is a modern commemorative medallion inspired by the Dakota Territory era.

It is meant as a keepsake — a symbol of trade, courage, and record-keeping — not currency.

Coin — Front

Dakota Territory • 1861–1889 • Commemorative medallion

Coin — Reverse

Heritage of Courage • Strength in the Land • Spirit in the People

Important: this coin is a commemorative medallion.

It is not legal tender and cannot be used as currency.

It may be offered for sale as a keepsake at a future date.

Transparency

There are no fees charged to visitors of this website.

The Dakota Territory project is a historical and educational experience. Any goods that may be offered, at a future date, will be modern items inspired by the period represented.

Questions? Use the Contact page and we’ll get back to you directly.