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Tracing the development of a nation’s currency can provide a unique glimpse into the nation itself. But currency is complicated — its history often defies a simple straight-line narrative, and there are countless technicalities along the way that threaten to glaze over the eyes of anyone without a degree in economics. So let’s take a look at some of the most interesting moments in the history of U.S. currency, and leave the rest to the economists.
- The First National Bills Were Called “Continentals”
- New Coins Were Minted Under Alexander Hamilton
- The U.S. Dollar Was Based on the Spanish Peso
- George Washington Wasn’t on the First Dollar Bill
- There Used To Be a $10,000 Bill
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https://historyfacts.com/us-history/article/5-things-you-never-knew-about-u-s-currency/