Historic Currency

Issued in 1917, this $1 note displays a portrait of George Washington in the center and a scene on the top left corner with Columbus and his crew r...

Issued by the Bank of the Empire State, this $2 note displays a portrait of George Washington in the top left corner. At one time it was legal for ...

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.  ...

The Bank of Washington, North Carolina was in business from 1851- 1864.  It was one of many buildings devastated by fire during The Civil War.  Thi...

The Bank of Washington, North Carolina was in business from 1851- 1864.  It was one of many buildings devastated by fire during The Civil War.  Thi...

At one time it was perfectly legal for any bank, company, or even individual to issue paper money.  The money was only as good as the reputation of...

In 1928 U.S. currency went from large “horse blanket” size to the modern size we know today.  One dollar silver certificates, with a blue seal, and...

The 1810 United States one cent coin features the matron-like head of Liberty facing left, with long, curly hair, wearing a headband showing the wo...

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794 and remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

In 1993 a fishing vessel pulled up what appeared to be rocks in their fishing nets; on closer inspection, the “rocks” were coins fused together.  T...

In 1993 a fishing vessel pulled up what appeared to be rocks in their fishing nets; on closer inspection, the “rocks” were coins fused together.  T...

This Bronze Medal of 1932 is in celebration of The Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington. America’s first and favorite President is shown ...

Pennsylvania issued its own paper money as a colony starting in 1723, and continued until 1785, just after the Revolution.  One of the reasons that...

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

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,...

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 ...

The gold ducat of Venice, made between 1368 and 1382, was used as a trade coin in Europe from the later Middle Ages until as late as the 20th centu...