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Silver Certificates

Anyone who collects paper currency and studies American monetary history will eventually come across the term “silver certificate.” But what does it mean and what is the most profitable way to collect it?

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
Indian Chief Silver Certificate

This stunning silver certificate has the distinction of being the first U.S. currency to feature Native Americans as the primary motif. Its vibrant design is only matched by its fascinating history.

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Korean War Memorial Commemorative Silver Dollar

This magnificent silver coin was struck in 1991 by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the thirty eight year anniversary of the Korean War; a devastating conflict that has been forgotten by some but is certainly remembered by veterans and those with an astute knowledge of Asian and Korean history. Find out more about this special Korean War commemorative Silver Dollar today.

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Rare American Bank Note

Before the invention of the airplane, the fastest way of traveling long distances was by ship. However, sometimes ships would sink, which is what happened to the S.S. Central America. Incredibly, the vessel contained a safe which held a rare, Bank of Syracuse $5 bill which was recovered and sold during a 2022 auction for a fortune.

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1907 Saint Gaudens 20

The $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle has been widely considered one of the most coveted gold coins by collectors, due to its incredible beauty and increasing rarity. It was struck by the American Mint between 1907 and 1933 and is named in honor of the designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

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by: Ben Tseytlin - on Coins & Currency
1798 1 Draped Bust Large Heraldic Eagle Silver Dollar

Bust dollars, which are also referred to as the early dollars, is a type of coin which was struck from 1794 to 1795. They are one of the oldest examples of American coinage and have a special place among collectors, as they were the very first coins to be minted after the American Revolution.

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