history of money

By angela.peters
  • Nation's first bank

    Nation's first bank

    Continental Congress named the Bank of North America in Philadelphia the first real bank. It gave financial support to the Revolutionary War.
  • The dollar

    The dollar

    Continental Congress adopted the dollar as the unit for national currency.
  • U.S. mint

    U.S. mint

    Federal Monetary system was established and created the U.S. mint in Philadelphia.
  • Second U.S. bank

    Second U.S. bank

    Second bank of U.S. was granted a 20-year charter.
  • the design

    the design

    Design of U.S currency incorporated a treasury seal.
  • Bureau of engraving and printing

    Bureau of engraving and printing

    Department of Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and printing started printing all U.S. currency.
  • Silver certificates

    Silver certificates

    Department of Treasury was authorized to issue silver certificates in exchange for silver dollars.
  • In God We Trust

    In God We Trust

    Paper currency now said "In God We Trust"