submitted by Conspirologist to whatever 10 monthsAug 5, 2024 03:15:11 ago (+3/-1) (www.smithsonianmag.com)
KosherHiveKicker 1 points 10 months ago
Most coinage was silver, gold, or at least redeemable for either.- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demand_Note#Pre-issuanceLincoln's "Demand Notes" were redeemable for gold, or silver. That changed overnight after they took Lincoln out.
KosherHiveKicker 1 points 10 months ago
Most coinage was silver, gold, or at least redeemable for either.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demand_Note#Pre-issuance
Lincoln's "Demand Notes" were redeemable for gold, or silver. That changed overnight after they took Lincoln out.