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The Nation's First Bank
The Continental Congress created the Bank of North America in Philadelphia as the nation's first “real” bank. -
The Dollar
The Continental Congress adopted the dollar as the unit for national currency. -
U.S. Mint
The Federal Monetary System was established with the creation of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. -
Coins
First U.S. Coins were struck -
In God We Trust
Paper money was first issued with the inscription “In God We Trust” in 1957. -
Security Thread and Microprinting
A security thread and microprinting were introduced to deter counterfeiting by advanced copiers and printers. -
New Quarters
New Quarters were scheduled to run from 1999 until 2008, with five new quarters released every year. The 50 new quarters will feature a design that honors each state. -
Redesign of $5 and $10 to prevent counterfeit
The U.S. Treasury introduced redesigned $5 and $10 bills to make counterfeiting more difficult. The new notes feature oversized pictures of Abraham Lincoln and Alexander Hamilton that are slightly off-center.