Historic Currency

This colorful $20.00 Dollar bill features an engraving of George Washington in the lower left and another engraving in the center portraying Washin...

The 1810 US penny was one of the first editions of a new design which makes it very popular with collectors. On one side of the coin, the center is...

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

When the first Portrait Silver Dollars were minted, Spain was the largest imperial power and as such had access to the rich silver mines of Mexico ...

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...

All of the British colonies in America issued paper money printed on long-lasting cotton/linen rag paper. Although all types of notes before the 17...

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,...