Historic Currency

The 1896 US Silver Certificate has elaborate engravings, a red seal, and dark blue serial numbers. The design on the front, history instructing you...

This silver piece of eight or Spanish colonial real, made in Mexico in 1807, was the precursor to the US Silver Dollar. King Charles of Spain's pro...

In 1977, the wreck of L’Auguste de Bordeaux, which sank off the coast of Nova Scotia on November 15, 1761, was discovered and partially salvaged.  ...

In 1977, the wreck of L’Auguste de Bordeaux, which sank off the coast of Nova Scotia on November 15, 1761, was discovered and partially salvaged.  ...

In 1977, the wreck of L’Auguste de Bordeaux, which sank off the coast of Nova Scotia on November 15, 1761, was discovered and partially salvaged.  ...

Silver certificates were first made in 1878. The size was large and the artwork was sometimes stunning. Much plainer, modern sized notes were made ...

Silver certificates were first made in 1878. The size was large and the artwork was sometimes stunning. Much plainer, modern sized notes were made ...

Silver certificates were first made in 1878. The size was large and the artwork was sometimes stunning. Much plainer, modern sized notes were made ...

This unusual bank note was issued in 1853 in the old coastal town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The note contains images of George Washington,...