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 | VF | $585 |
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Balanced margins all around on this bright and boldly inked Hillegas note with small serial numbers, bearing Vernon/Treat signatures. Vivid […] View Note | ||||
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 | ||||
1173 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PMG 50 | $965 |
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Bright and well centered Gold note with balanced margins all around. Pleasing inks on front and back with eye appeal […] View Note | ||||
1173 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | XF | $625 |
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A bright and pleasing XF Hillegas with deep yellow inks on front and vivid orange reverse, Margins all around. View Note | ||||
1173 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PCGS 40 | $535 |
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A very bright, deeply inked Hillegas note with three pleasing margins, bottom is tight but not into the engraving lines. […] View Note | ||||
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 | ||||
1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PMG 40 | $845 |
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A very pleasing XF example with bold inks on front and back, bright paper and margins all around. View Note | ||||
1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | CH VF | $625 |
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Balanced margins all around on this boldly inked $20 Gold note. Vivid orange reverse. View Note | ||||
1200 | $50 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | Fine | $1350 |
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A desirable Grant with wear typical of a Fine grade. Well centered with decent inks on front and deep orange […] View Note | ||||
1200 | $50 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PCGS 30 | $1975 |
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A popular and widely collected Gold Certificate bearing Speelman, White signatures and large serial numbers. This lovely $50 1922 is […] View Note | ||||
1215 | $100 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | VF | $2150 |
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A pleasing and problem free Very Fine (cut out of a PMG VF 25 holder) with balanced margins, bold inks […] View Note |