The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy. Confederate notes as well as most southern state banknotes were hand. Date on uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical issues. On confederate currency, what is the ratification of the.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Confederate states paper money nonfiction history of. Its never too late to build a collection youll cherish for. Between 1861 and 1865, the confederate states of america issued over. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century. Guide to the american paper currency collection 17481899. Bank notes from the united states old paper money state of north carolina 1866. The primary difference between the us and cs approach to paper money is that the u. Confederate vs union approach to paper money general. It has been in full color since the 19th edition and covers over 260 years of american paper money from colonial notes to federal reserve notes frns, to confederates. When the confederacy seceded from the union in 1861, it immediately began issuing paper currency. Confederate paper currency great american coin company. The confederate states of america issued its first currency in 1861. Confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition.
Local issues are often found printed on remainder stock, using the unprinted plain backs of unissued notes from an earlier timeperiod. Second bank would accumulate the notes of the state. Confederate states paper money, 12th edition posted on september 3, 2014 by nmn the complete guide to both confederate states and southern states issues of america paper money during the civil war 18611865, and the reconstruction period, fully illustrated and. Filled with fascinating history and an easytouse, fullcolor catalog of issues, the twelfth edition of confederate states paper money will delight and inform every confederate note collector, from novice to expert. Alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, south carolina, tennessee, texas and virginia. Please do not contact us if you have a reproduction. The southern banks had no money to loan, and the price of cotton fell drastically. Civil war confederate states dollar bond 1863 usa america. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be. These notes are graded by either pcgs or pmg with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes plus, choice and gem for the grade. Learn more about confederate currency products take a trip back in time with our gorgeous collectible u. The first series of confederate paper money, issued in march 1861. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia.
Civil war in 1861, the confederate states of america began issuing its own paper money. The confederate states in all treaty of and iaeasuaui figure 431. May 20, 2018 it was a reference to the treaty where the united states of america would have recognized the independence of the confederate states of america, which of course never occurred. The articles of confederation the federalist papers. During the course of the war, the confederate treasury issued currency in several denominations, totaling more than 72 different designs.
If you were to buy one book from this list, this is the book. If the serial number of your note is 46, 82, 88, 176, 178, 197, 297, or 321 then what you have is a reproduction with no collector value. Shop our selection of confederate states of america currency from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. During this video you will hear the value, history, and other amazing information about these american history americana. Since then united states paper money has been in continual circulation. Dec 07, 2011 the quality of the paper frabric, and of the print job itself, was bad enough at the time that it is pretty easy to duplicate. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014, the. Confederate treasury secretary christopher memminger had hired the national bank note company of new york to engrave and print these first montgomery notes. United states currency confederate states of america currency. The 3% that is authentic usually isnt very valuable. United states notes were a mainstay of the nations currency system well into the 20th century. Confederate money, as the south utilized its currency as a political tool to convey the. Lacking sufficient money from taxes or bonds, the confederacy was forced to print paper money to pay its bills, which cause.
All trademarks, brands and images are property and. Read confederate money values by pierre fricke available from rakuten kobo. The cs printed obscene amounts of paper with little revenue to back the future obligations, resulting in. A total of seventytwo different varieties of confederate banknotes were issued by the confederate states of america between 1861 and 1864 ranging in denomination from fifty cents to one thousand dollars. The us never recognized the confederate states of america as a legitimate government, so the money, stocks, and bonds that were printed by the confederacy had no value, and could not be transferred into us funds.
Fullcolor images of all major confederate states currency from the civil war through reconstruction. The paper was often of a quality white cotton material. The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. Paper money errors the official blackbook price guide to united states paper money 2011, 43rd edition official blackbook price guide to u. How to collect paper money pdf littleton coin company. Confederate money stock photos download 55 royalty free. The united states has been using paper money since before the it was the. Confederate states of america banknotes confederate states paper money catalog and csa currency history southern states seceded from united states of america 18611865. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue.
Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. This book is another must for all confederate paper money collectors, dealers, historians and numismatists in general. During the civil war the confederates states of america printed their own paper money. After the civil war broke out in 1861, the newly established confederate government began to issue its own money as legal tender to the citizens of the south. United states notes, also known as legal tender notes, were the first widespread united states paper currency. Confederate paper money values values for confederate currency. Six months after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the confederate states and the united states, the confederate states of america will pay two dollars to bearer richmond june 2,1862 receivable in payment of all dues except export duties fundable in eight per cent stock or bonds of the.
Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. Confederate states of america banknotes world paper money. The 10th edition of confederate states paper money covers both confederate and southern states issues of the american civil war 1861 1865 and the reconstruction period. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. United states notes were a mainstay of the nations currency system well into the. Confederate banknotes coins, world coins, paper money. However, by the time 1864 had ended, the currency was approaching a state of worthlessness.
Arlie r slabaugh contains historical data as well as pricing information about confederate money. Again, the confederate states of america was forced to use cheap rice paper instead. If you are interested in confederate paper money, i recommend confederate states paper money edited by george s. Currently, we deal in large size demand notes of 1861 and legal tender of 18621869. Fullcolor images of all major confederate states currency from the. When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency. Oct 08, 2011 this time i bought an older confederate bill, a 1862 one dollar bill. Collection of confederate paper currency liveauctioneers. Confederate states and the united states, the confederate states of america will pay the bearer the face amount of the note.
A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. See more ideas about confederate states of america, old money and american civil war. This bill is not just older, but it is more rare to find since it is from the beginning of the war. Confederate currency currency coast to coast coins. The paper money of the confederate states of america, 18611865 by philip hartley chase online at alibris. Own currency that was actually used during the civil war. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. On the first six notes printed by the national bank note company and the southern. This is a simple, fully illustrated value guide for confederate currency. Research past prices of confederate states of america currency to buy or bid confidently today. Colonial, private bank notes popularly called broken bank notes, confederate and southern states notes, and large and smallsize federal issues. A sad reality about confederate money is that 97% of what is out there is fake. The confederate states of america spewed forth an everincreasing amount of paper. The note sheets were typically hand cut, so individual notes often have uneven borders.
Serial numbers on fake confederate money sell old currency. Government under the articles of confederation could not enforce a treaty or a law when made. If you are looking for info on money issued by southern states i can send you in the right direction for that too. However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake. Confederate paper money confederate banknotes and currency. Confederate states of america price guide and values ngc. May 07, 20 stay away from the book confederate states paper money as the original author has passed on and the newer editions are chock full of errors and bad pricing info. The 1st note from the government of the confederate states of america was issued in april of 1861. A type catalog of the paper money issued by the confederate states during the civil war, 18611865 slabaugh, arlie r on. Over the years, seven different series of currency were issued. Confederate states of america currency collection and sales. Back for a 10th edition, this numismatic industry bible has. Confederate paper money values values for confederate.
Confederate states paper money, 12th editionnumismatic news. Six months after the ratification the confederate states second series of a treaty of peace untteo states figure 421. The information below is a list of serial numbers of known counterfeit confederate money. During the civil war, the north printed counterfeit confederate currency and. It was not backed by hard assets, but simply by a promise to pay the bearer after the war, on the prospect of southern victory and independence. Printed black ink and mass produced drawings of denominations on pink old confederate five and ten dollar bills. Buy confederate states paper money 12 by edited by george s.
If you are a united states history buff, then you may want to start a collection of u. United states currency confederate states of america. Between 1861 and 1865, the confederate states of america issued over 100 varieties of currency, some very rare, others. Age does not always make paper money valuable, though it is usually a factor. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. Initially placed into circulation in 1862, they were deemed legal tender, payable for public and private debts. During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. The united states did not issue paper money until the civil war save for a few rare war of 1812 issues. The front and back of two dirty and very worn five and ten dollar bills from the united states. The backs of these issues are blank, but they could be stamped or inscribed. Around the time of the centinial of the war i bought some confederate money in a souvineer shop for about one dollar for about twenty bills it wasnt sold as being authentic, only as a reproduction, but that wouldnt.
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