Paper money William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-28-18

The United States did not issue paper money until the Civil War. The first set issued with the intent to be legal tender,  or legally recognized as meeting a financial obligation,  was the United States Note or “greenback”.  Pennsylvania’s first and third senators Robert Morris and  Albert Gallatin appeared on the $100 and $5,000 denominations respectively.

 Paper money William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-28-18

 Paper money William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-28-18

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