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American colonists used French, English, and Spanish currencies before and shortly after the American Revolution.
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Continental Congress adopts the dollar as the currency.
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The Federal Monetary system is formed with the creation of the US Mint in Philadelphia. First coins are struct in 1793.
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Congress authorized the US Treasury to issue paper money for the first time in a non-interest bearing Treasury Notes.
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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.
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The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing, starts producing all US currency.
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Currency is ruduced in sixe by 25%. A consistent design was introduced.
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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.
