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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1907 | PCGS 30PPQ | $725 |
|
Especially bright and well inked for the grade. Vibrant orange reverse with broad margins all around on this lovely Very […] View Note | ||||
| 1183 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 40EPQ | $2175 |
|
The third note in the set of consecutively numbered notes, this FR 1183 is incredibly well-inked with the eye appeal […] View Note | ||||
| 1200 | $50 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PCGS 30 | $1975 |
|
A popular and widely collected Gold Certificate bearing Speelman, White signatures and large serial numbers. This lovely $50 1922 is […] View Note | ||||