I. Paper-based Currency
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Not requestable
Scope and Contents
Researchers interested in using the collection should refer to the Inventory below, under the External Documents tab, for an itemized list of materials, with detailed descriptions.
Series I. Paper Notes includes multiple types of currency on paper. Included in this series are: promises to pay; treasury notes; bearer bonds; counterfeit notes; bank notes; checks; fractional and postage currency, and coupons. Also included are some engravings and miscellaneous items.
Dates
- Creation: 1690-1969, undated
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use. The 5 shilling note from 1690 is restricted, a digital surrogate is available.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.96 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 1 envelope, 1 flat file)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Portuguese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Turkish
From the Collection: Dutch; Flemish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Icelandic
From the Collection: Hungarian
From the Collection: Czech
From the Collection: Arabic
From the Collection: Greek, Modern (1453-)
From the Collection: Chinese
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Urdu
From the Collection: Hindi
From the Collection: Japanese
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository