Collection of Currency, 1690-1969, undated
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Not requestable
Scope and Contents
The Collection of Currency is an artifical collection of various forms of paper and coin-based currency from both the United States and abroad. 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. This collection has been divided into two series. Researchers should consult the item level inventory to determine which box(es) and folder(s) they would like to request.
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.
Series II. Coins includes multiple types of currency in coin form. Included in this series are: currency; tokens; and commemorative coins.
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
5.96 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 1 envelope, 1 flat file)
Language of Materials
English
French
German
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish; Castilian
Norwegian
Turkish
Dutch; Flemish
Swedish
Danish
Italian
Icelandic
Hungarian
Czech
Arabic
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Chinese
English
Urdu
Hindi
Japanese
Abstract
The Collection of Currency is an artifical collection of various forms of paper and coin-based currency from both the United States and abroad. Researchers interested in using the collection should refer to the inventory for an itemized list of materials, with detailed descriptions. This collection has been divided into two series. Researchers should consult the item level inventory to determine which box(es) and folder(s) they would like to request.
Series List
Series I. Paper Notes
Series II. Coins
Physical Location
Phillips Library Stacks and Phillips Library Stacks—Fireproof Cabinet.
Provenance
Multiple sources of acquisition. See attached spreadsheet for details.
Processing Information
This material was placed in acid free folders. Fragile items were sleeved.
- Title
- Collection of Currency
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Hilary Streifer
- Date
- May 2022
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository