America’s Original Currency,
a tribute to all Americans past
and present!
World
War I ended on 11 November 1918 – Veteran's Day and in honor of another
GREAT war, the Revolutionary War, all Americans cherish
America’s Original Currency.
Our early American history -- from a political, social, and
certainly economical perspective -- is fascinating. Fortunately, for all
currency enthusiasts, this history is exemplified in the first American
currency, lovingly referred to as colonial currency. Colonial currency provided
financial incentives and means to build America and win the Revolutionary War. Certainly,
colonial currency helped supply our Continental Army and feed and clothe early
colonists.
Colonial Currency notes are unique works of art and
demonstrate incredible sophistication in counterfeit prevention, multi-color production
techniques, engravings, woodcuts, logos, and political insignias and slogans. From
Maryland to Georgia, these diverse currency items were expertly crafted by
local artisans, engravers, and printers. Looking at each note, you will touch
this history, feel the strength and determination of these early patriots, and
wonder at the skill and splendor each note demonstrates.
Colonial notes are rare, sought-after, desirable but,
surprisingly, well within reach of most collectors. Market values placed on
these notes are based on condition, demand, and rarity; the original value of
the notes is far less significant. For example, regardless of denomination, notes
produced by Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere will have greater value due to
greater interest and demand. Additionally, notes produced during the
Revolutionary War have seen greater interest, with the idea that those notes display
powerful patriotic symbolism and may have been placed in the pockets of patriot
soldiers as they took arms against the British.
Colonial currency collectors build collection sets in a
number of ways. One common method is to collect a note from each of the
original 13 colonies. Similarly, many collectors choose a “favorite” colony and
collect samples of each of the emissions and/or denominations. Fortunately, internationally
recognized grading services such as PCGS and PMG are now verifying and grading Colonial
money. Thus, graded notes carry greater value and notes with higher grades command
exceptional prices.
Though the perception is that these notes are of a premium price, collectors
are still able to find and purchase notes from all 13 colonies for a relatively
fair price. Collections with all 13 colonies are then passed down from
generation-to-generation, as family heirlooms, pride in our country, and outstanding
investments.
Therefore, now is the time to invest in colonial currency; affordable prices
will NOT last! Large numbers of new currency collectors are reaching retirement
age and are “in droves” contributing to higher demand and higher prices.
Proudly,
Treasuredstocks.com has excellent examples of
Colonial Currency
notes from each of the 13 colonies as well as the Continental Congress issues.
Call us at
870-670-4255 or email jeff@treasuredstocks.com for help and support, as you venture into
Colonial Note Set collection.
For more information about this and
other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or
email jeff@treasuredstocks.com
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