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 | $465 |
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One of only 366 examples recorded on this well centered, original Hillegas with small serial numbers bearing the Vernon/Treat signature […] View Note | ||||
1167 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1907 | PMG 55EPQ | $1775 |
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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 | $725 |
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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 | ||||
1178 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1880 | VF | $2995 |
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A boldly inked Gold note with broad margins all around. Vivid orange reverse with cherry red seal and deep blue […] View Note | ||||
1183 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 40 | $1885 |
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The second of four consecutively numbered Gold notes, this note is also vividly inked and bright. There is one small […] View Note | ||||
1183 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 40EPQ | $2275 |
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The third note in the set of consecutively numbered notes, this FR 1183 is incredibly well-inked with the eye appeal […] View Note | ||||
1183 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 35EPQ | $1675 |
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Here is the last in the set of four notes – a pleasing, bright and boldly inked, problem free Choice […] View Note | ||||
1183 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | PMG 40EPQ | $2850 |
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Gorgeous colors on front and back with balanced margins all around and lovely embossing. A beautiful Gold Certificate with light […] View Note | ||||
1214 | $100 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | PMG 25EPQ | $2750 |
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A desirable $100 1882 Gold with a boldly inked red seal, as well as dark blue serial numbers. Balanced margins […] View Note |