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One-Cent Coin
One-cent coins were minted due to a copper shortage caused by the War of 1812 with Great Britian. -
Indian Coin
The first Indian Coin was introduced. -
Paper Money
The US Department of the Treasury started issuing the first paper money. -
Gold Certificates
The government issued gold certificates- paper currency backed by gold placed on deposit with the United States Treaasury. -
National Banking System
The Federal Government forced state banks to join the National Banking System by placing a 10% tax on all privately isssued bank notes. -
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Silver Dollar
The US started producing large, heavy silver dollars, exclusively used for trading with china. -
Christopher Columbus Coin
The first coin featuring Christopher Columbus was minted.
