Before the release of the silver certificates, the United States was on a bimetallic standard. U.S. residents often accumulated wealth in the form of silver bullion, which they were free to change ...

Object Details depicted Washington, George Bureau of Engraving and Printing Description (Brief) One (1) dollar note United States, 1957 Obverse Image: Portrait of George Washington. Obverse Text: ...

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Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “MARIA TALLCHIEF ... and half dollar are all struck in 99.9 percent fine silver. A certificate of authenticity is also included ...

The Bland-Allison Act of 1878 required the United States Treasury to make regular ... Such notes became known as silver certificates and were issued in denominations from $1 to $10,000.

The inscriptions are “United States of America,” “$1 ... and half dollar are all struck in 99.9 percent fine silver. A certificate of authenticity is included with each set.

20 Dollars, Silver Certificate, United States, 1878 National Museum of American History Object Details depicted Decatur, Stephen Bureau of Engraving and Printing Description (Brief) One (1) 20 dollar ...

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