As busy as he is during the holiday season, how did Santa Claus ever find time to pose for a series of bank notes in 19th century America?

During its 24-year history, a California financial institution issued four types of notes, of which very few exist today.

Originally published in The Numismatist, September 2014

As busy as he is during the holiday season, how did Santa Claus ever find time to pose for a series of bank notes in 19th century America?