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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| 1172 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1907 | VF | $345 |
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A pleasing 1907 Hillegas Gold Certificate with balanced margins all around. Vivid gold seals and serial numbers on front as […] View Note | ||||
| 1173 | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | XF | $550 |
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A lovely ‘Hillegas’ Gold Certificate with vivid gold seals and numbers. Deep orange reverse as well as margins all around […] View Note | ||||
| 1173* | $10 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | VF | $975 |
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An evenly circulated STAR note and one of only 287 pieces recorded in the Track & Price census. Margins all […] View Note | ||||
| 1180 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1905 | VF | $6750 |
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A boldly inked mid grade example of the desirable “Technicolor” Gold Certificate and one of only 347 examples recorded in […] View Note | ||||
| 1186 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1906 | VF | $385 |
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A boldly inked, evenly circulated and problem free ’06 Gold note with pleasing margins all around. View Note | ||||
| 1187m | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | PMG 64 | $2950 |
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A boldly inked example with vivid orange reverse and vibrant seals and serial numbers. Balanced margins all around – has […] View Note | ||||