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After the Civil War, the federal government issued most of the nation's notes. Deposit money gradually gained importance as well. But bank panics remained a problem throughout the 19th century, climaxing in a severe panic in 1907. | ||
United States note and refunding certificate | ||
![]() $5 United States note |
![]() $10 refunding certificate |
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Gold and silver certificates | Treasury or coin note | |
![]() $100 gold certificate |
![]() $20 silver certificate |
![]() Treasury or coin note |
National bank notes | ||
![]() $10 national bank note |
![]() $20 national bank note |
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Checks became more important | ||
![]() Georgia Railroad & Banking Company check |
![]() Georgia Railroad & Banking Company check |
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Banking panics and scrip | When coins ran out, tokens like this one were issued | |
![]() $10 scrip from Altoona (Pennsylvania) Clearing House |
![]() $2 scrip from Altoona (Pennsylvania) Clearing House |
![]() Hard times token |
America's most beautiful money | ||
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