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US Money History

By KayGutknecht2

  • Colonial Notes

    Colonial Notes
    American colonists used French, English, and Spanish currencies before and shortly after the American Revolution.

  • The Dollar

    The Dollar
    Continental Congress adopts the dollar as the currency.

  • US Mint Created

    US Mint Created
    The Federal Monetary system is formed with the creation of the US Mint in Philadelphia. First coins are struct in 1793.

  • Civil War

    Civil War
    Congress authorized the US Treasury to issue paper money for the first time in a non-interest bearing Treasury Notes.

  • The Design

    The Design
    The currency design incorporated the Treasury seal, with fine line engraving to make it hard to conterfiet, and intricate geometric patterns on a cotton and linen paper, with red and blue fibers emmbedding in it.

  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing

    Bureau of Engraving and Printing
    The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing, starts producing all US currency.

  • Standardized Design

    Standardized Design
    Currency is ruduced in sixe by 25%. A consistent design was introduced.

  • Security Thread and Microprinting

    Security Thread and Microprinting
    A security thread and microprinting were introduced to prevent conterfeiting with advanced copiers and printers. The features appear in all bill sizes except for $1 notes.