The United States (Thirteen American Colonies), Continental Currency, $5 Note

Includes an archival grade document sleeve.

• Origin: The United Colonies (the formal name used by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia to describe the emerging political entity made up of the thirteen American colonies in 1775–1776, during the period leading up to and including the declaration of independence.)
• Authority: Continental Congress
• Date: September 26, 1778
• Denomination: 5 dollars
• Mint: Philadelphia, printed by Hall & Sellers
• Size: 3.8 x 2.8 inches
• Type Number: CC-79 ("Paper Money of the United States" by Arthur and Ira Friedberg)
• Face Side: THIS Bill entitles the Bearer to receive FIVE Spanish milled DOLLARS, or the Value thereof in Gold or Silver, according to a Resolution passed by CONGRESS, at PHILADELPHIA, September 26th, 1778.
• Back Side: PRINTED BY HALL AND SELLERS. 1778. FIVE DOLLARS.
• Notes: Continental currency was the paper money issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution to fund the war effort and keep the emerging government functioning. First authorized in June 1775, shortly after the outbreak of hostilities at Lexington and Concord, these notes were backed only by the future promise of tax revenue and thus rapidly depreciated as more were printed and public confidence waned. Despite its eventual collapse in value, giving rise to the expression “not worth a Continental,” the currency played a crucial role in allowing the rebellious colonies to operate as a unified fighting force before formal governmental structures and stable financial systems were established.

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