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 | $1950 |
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A well centered AU with deep gold seals and serial numbers on front, as well as pleasing orange reverse. Well […] View Note | ||||
| 1172 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1907 | PCGS 30PPQ | $765 |
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Especially bright and well inked for the grade. Vibrant orange reverse with broad margins all around on this lovely Very […] View Note | ||||
| 1172 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1907 | CH VF | $875 |
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A vividly inked Choice VF Hillegas with balanced margins and bold orange reverse. View Note | ||||
| 1178 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | VF | $1285 |
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| 1185 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | AU | $1650 |
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This bright and pleasing AU is well centered with balanced margins all around. Vibrant orange on reverse, as well as […] View Note | ||||
| 1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | AU | $1725 |
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A well-centered AU Gold Certificate with pleasing colors and bright paper, as well as vivid orange reverse. Nicely centered with […] View Note | ||||