What is a Silver Certificate (US)?

Representative money used in the United States as part of their paper currency from 1878 to 1964. Produced in response to the Fourth Coinage Act that placed the U.S on a gold standard. Currently are obsolete to redeem for silver, but is considered legal tender at their currently marked value. Has a higher numismatic value.

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See Also…

Numismatic, Nixon Shock, Fourth Coinage Act, Notaphily

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