National Currency
Antique National Currency was printed between 1862 and 1935. As you might expect, the earlier issues are typically rarer than the later issues. The denominations issued were as low as one dollar and as high as one thousand dollars. The five, ten, and twenty dollar denominations were the most commonly available denominations for practical reasons. Lower denominations were only issued for a short period of time so they are rare. High denominations were costly to save and rarely printed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about National Currency
Yes, national currency, such as U.S. dollars, remains legal tender for all debts, public and private. While older paper currency designs may be retired or updated, all Federal Reserve notes issued by the U.S. government retain their full value and can still be used for transactions.
Yes, San Diego Coin and Bullion buys U.S. currency, including rare and collectible bills. Contact us to get an appraisal and offer for your national currency.
The U.S. established a national currency with the passage of the National Banking Act of 1863 during the Civil War. This act created a system of national banks and introduced national banknotes backed by U.S. government bonds. Prior to this, various forms of money circulated, including state banknotes, foreign coins, and private currencies. The U.S. also issued Demand Notes in 1861 and Legal Tender Notes (Greenbacks) in 1862 to help finance the war, but the National Banking Act marked the first standardized national currency system.