In the mid 19th century, the US treasury started issuing gold certificates as part of its paper currency. The certificates gave the holder title to a corresponding amount of gold from the vault. Gold certificates were in circulation until 1933, when the United States banned private gold ownership.
Gold Certificates
| Fr No. | Denom | Type | Date | Grade | Price |
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| 1167 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1907 | PMG 55EPQ | $1550 |
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This AU Hillegas note is nicely centered with bold orange seals and serial numbers on the front. Exceptional Paper Quality […] View Note | ||||
| 1178 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | VF w/ pinholes | $2350 |
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| 1181 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 55EPQ | $2350 |
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Balanced margins all around on this bright and boldly inked $20 Gold note. Bold orange overprints on front as well […] View Note | ||||
| 1183 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 40 | $1875 |
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Bright and well inked Gold Certificate with deep yellow seals and serial numbers, as well as vivid orange reverse. Nicely […] View Note | ||||
| 1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PCGS 63 | $2465 |
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A pleasing, uncirculated 1922 Gold note with vivid inks and bright paper. Bold orange reverse with balanced margins all around. View Note | ||||
| 1194 | $50 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | PCGS 30 | $5250 |
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A bright VF $50 Gold Certificate with cherry red seal and vivid orange reverse. Well centered Very Fine – PCGS […] View Note | ||||
| 1200 | $50 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PMG 25 | $1485 |
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A pleasing and problem free Grant Gold Certificate with balanced margins all around. This note has retained its pleasing gold […] View Note | ||||