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One-cent coins were minted due to a copper shortage caused by the War of 1812 with Great Britian.
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The first Indian Coin was introduced.
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The US Department of the Treasury started issuing the first paper money.
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The government issued gold certificates- paper currency backed by gold placed on deposit with the United States Treaasury.
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The Federal Government forced state banks to join the National Banking System by placing a 10% tax on all privately isssued bank notes.
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The US started producing large, heavy silver dollars, exclusively used for trading with china.
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The first coin featuring Christopher Columbus was minted.
