Colonial Coins and Paper Money

The early colonial coinage in America refers to the coins that were minted and circulated in the North American colonies before the establishment of the United States Mint in 1792. During the colonial period, there was a shortage of official British currency in the American colonies, leading to a reliance on a variety of alternative[…]

Welcome, dear readers, to a delightfully informative and humor-infused exploration of colonial currency! Prepare yourselves for a wild ride through history as we delve into the peculiar world of early American money. From paper to shillings, this blog post will be a rollercoaster of knowledge with a generous sprinkle of chuckles along the way. The[…]