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 | 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 | ||||
| 1178 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | PCGS 25PPQ | $1750 |
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A mid-grade example of a desirable type with Premium Paper Quality noted by PCGS Currency. Broad margins all around, bright […] 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 | ||||
| 1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | VF | $325 |
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Evenly circulated with margins all around. Bold orange reverse. View Note | ||||
| 1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | VF | $365 |
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Margins all around and pleasing gold overprint on front as well as bold orange reverse. View Note | ||||
| 1187 | $20 | Gold Certificates | 1922 | VF | $250 |
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Pleasing gold overlays on front with some staining in the top and bottom margins of the back of note. View Note | ||||
| 1197 | $50 | Gold Certificates | 1882 | VF | $1985 |
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There are only 242 examples recorded in Track & Price. This is a broadly margined Very Fine with pleasing colors […] View Note | ||||
| 1225h | $10000 | Gold Certificates | 1900 | PMG 55 | $6795 |
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A bright and vividly inked example with pleasing margins all around. This lovely AU has a cherry red seal, as […] View Note | ||||