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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| 1173 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PCGS 58 | $985 |
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Broad margins all around on this vividly inked Hillegas note with pleasing orange reverse. View Note | ||||
| 1173 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | CH VF | $425 |
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A boldly inked Hillegas note with balanced margins all around. Evenly circulated and problem free. View Note | ||||
| 1178 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | VF | $2350 |
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An evenly circulated note with balanced margins all around, as well as bright paper and bold inks. View Note | ||||
| 1180 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1905 | PCGS 25 | $6475 |
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A desirable and problem free Technicolor note with vivid inks on front and back, as well as balanced margins all […] View Note | ||||
| 1215 | $100 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | VF | $2785 |
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Quite a pleasing, evenly circulated Gold note with cherry red seal and vivid inks on the front and back. Broad, […] View Note | ||||