Collecting U.S. Continental Currency: A Guide to Early American Paper Money

Collecting U.S. Continental Currency:

Beginning in 1775, leaders from the 11 American colonies started issuing currency on behalf of the collective group, with 11 separate meetings authorized for the issuance. The first set of notes was authorized on May 10, 1775, and included denominations from $1 to $8, along with $20 and $30 bills. To prevent counterfeiting, the backs … Read more