This section is from the book "The ABC Of Banks And Banking", by George M. Coffin. Also available from Amazon: The ABC of Banks and Banking.
Sometimes when the holder of a check wishes to be satisfied that it is good and will be paid by the bank on which drawn when presented, he takes or sends it to the bank and has it "certified." The check is usually presented to the paying teller, who stamps it "Good through the Clearing House, Blank National Bank," and signs his name.
 
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