Description
Only a couple of weeks after the “Shot Heard” Round the World,” the American Continental Congress authorized its very first issuance of paper money. Continental Currency used to be in response to the hope of a young nation’s future and a war for liberty, not on a solid foundation of silver or gold. In spite of being plagued by counterfeiting, depreciation, and distrust available on the market, this currency marked a super forward step for Britain’s freedom-searching for colonies, and its effects on American money would be felt for generations. This Guide Book brings together history, art, and numismatic knowledge to present the entire story of Continental paper money and the mysterious Continental dollar coin (or is it a medal?). Inside you’ll be able to find large, full-color images of each Continental Currency bill and 1776 Continental dollars, valuations, market-performance comparison, and historical context for the creation of the currency and the mottoes and emblems shown on these pieces of Revolutionary War history.
