The Strange Origins of the US Dollar
Amazingly, when the Civil War began in 1861, the United States had no national currency. Instead, most Americans relied on banknotes issued by local or state banks or federal coins for most transactions.
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche
Amazingly, when the Civil War began in 1861, the United States had no national currency. Instead, most Americans relied on banknotes issued by local or state banks or federal coins for most transactions.