Coins, Currency, and Medals

The museum possesses one of the largest and most diverse numismatic collections in the world. Its diverse holdings represent every inhabited continent and span more than three millennia. The collection includes coins, paper money, medals, tokens, commodity and alternative currencies, coin dies, printing plates, scales and weights, financial documents and apparatuses, credit cards, and objects that reflect established and emerging digital monetary technologies worldwide.

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date made
2008-08
ID Number
2010.0019.129
accession number
2010.0019
catalog number
2010.0019.129
When the Civil War began the Confederate Government still accepted United States currency. Initially they printed a million dollars’ worth of notes, like this one thousand-dollar note.
Description
When the Civil War began the Confederate Government still accepted United States currency. Initially they printed a million dollars’ worth of notes, like this one thousand-dollar note. Notes like this were treated more as bonds than bills since they were issued in such large denominations including $50, $100, and $500. At this time much of the Confederate currency was produced in New York City. Eventually other printing firms such as the Southern Bank Note Company in New Orleans would fill the void.
Location
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date made
1861-05-28
ID Number
NU.73.11.0008
catalog number
73.11.0008
accession number
305034
One (1) 5 dollar noteAlabama, United States, 1862Obverse Image: In center, two steamboats on river. At right, enslaved man picking cotton.Obverse Text: 5 / ALABAMA / NO. 24889 / A / THE BANK OF SELMA WILL PAY FIVE DOLLARS TO BEARER ON DEMAND.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar note
Alabama, United States, 1862
Obverse Image: In center, two steamboats on river. At right, enslaved man picking cotton.
Obverse Text: 5 / ALABAMA / NO. 24889 / A / THE BANK OF SELMA WILL PAY FIVE DOLLARS TO BEARER ON DEMAND. SELMA JAN 1ST 1862 / SECURED BY THE PLEDGE OF PUBLIC STOCKS / REGISTERED IN THE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
Location
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date made
1862
maker
American Bank Note Company
ID Number
1979.1263.02037
catalog number
1979.1263.02037
accession number
1979.1263
serial number
24889
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BEP certification date
1928-08-23
plate date
1926-07-13
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
White, Frank
Register of the Treasury
Speelman, Harley V.
issuing bank
American National Bank of Union Springs
depicted
Harrison, Benjamin
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000491
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000491
bank charter number
12962
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BEP certification date
1928-05-03
plate date
1903-10-08
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Roberts, Ellis Henry
Register of the Treasury
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke
issuing bank
American-Traders National Bank of Birmingham
depicted
Harrison, Benjamin
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000266
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000266
bank charter number
7020
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BEP certification date
1925-09-26
plate date
1925-02-02
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
White, Frank
Register of the Treasury
Speelman, Harley V.
issuing bank
First National Bank of Monroeville
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000487
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000487
bank charter number
12642
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BEP certification date
1927-09-12
plate date
1910-11-13
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
McClung, Thomas Lee
Register of the Treasury
Vernon, William Tecumseh
issuing bank
City National Bank of Selma
depicted
McKinley, William
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000033
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000033
bank charter number
1736
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BEP certification date
1903-12-28
plate date
1903-12-02
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Roberts, Ellis Henry
Register of the Treasury
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke
issuing bank
Bank of Mobile National Banking Association
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000277
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000277
bank charter number
7062
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BEP certification date
1928-03-02
plate date
1903-10-08
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Roberts, Ellis Henry
Register of the Treasury
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke
issuing bank
American-Traders National Bank of Birmingham
depicted
McKinley, William
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000265
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000265
bank charter number
7020
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BEP certification date
1883-09-13
plate date
1883-09-04
series date
1882
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Wyman, Albert Uriah
Register of the Treasury
Bruce, Blanche Kelso
issuing bank
First National Bank of Anniston
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000067
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000067
bank charter number
3041
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BEP certification date
1908-09-23
plate date
1890-11-13
series date
1882
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Huston, James Nelson
Register of the Treasury
Rosecrans, William S.
issuing bank
City National Bank of Selma
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000027
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000027
bank charter number
1736
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BEP certification date
1919-11-22
plate date
1919-03-15
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Burke, John
Register of the Treasury
Teehee, Houston Benge
issuing bank
First National Bank of Collinsville
depicted
Harrison, Benjamin
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000462
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000462
bank charter number
11337
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BEP certification date
1887-04-22
plate date
1887-03-31
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Jordan, Conrad N.
Register of the Treasury
Rosecrans, William S.
issuing bank
First National Bank of Gadsden
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000110
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000110
bank charter number
3663
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plate date
1865-11-01
series date
1875
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
New, John Chalfant
Register of the Treasury
Allison, John
issuing bank
First National Bank of Mobile
depicted
Franklin, Benjamin
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000011
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000011
bank charter number
1595
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BEP certification date
1917-05-17
plate date
1917-02-21
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Burke, John
Register of the Treasury
Teehee, Houston Benge
issuing bank
Henry National Bank of Abbeville
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000455
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000455
bank charter number
10959
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BEP certification date
1912-11-16
plate date
1906-06-21
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Treat, Charles Henry
Register of the Treasury
Vernon, William Tecumseh
issuing bank
Exchange National Bank of Montgomery
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000381
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000381
bank charter number
8284
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BEP certification date
1913-04-21
plate date
1913-04-07
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Burke, John
Register of the Treasury
Napier, James Carroll
issuing bank
First National Bank of Jacksonville
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000162
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000162
bank charter number
4319
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BEP certification date
1906-12-19
plate date
1906-12-03
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Treat, Charles Henry
Register of the Treasury
Vernon, William Tecumseh
issuing bank
New Farley National Bank of Montgomery
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000386
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000386
bank charter number
8460
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BEP certification date
1907-09-20
plate date
1907-05-27
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Treat, Charles Henry
Register of the Treasury
Vernon, William Tecumseh
issuing bank
Citizens National Bank of Lineville
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000397
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000397
bank charter number
8856
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BEP certification date
1908-08-11
plate date
1907-04-26
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Treat, Charles Henry
Register of the Treasury
Vernon, William Tecumseh
issuing bank
First National Bank of Decatur
depicted
McKinley, William
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000121
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000121
bank charter number
3699
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BEP certification date
1911-12-01
plate date
1911-08-24
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
McClung, Thomas Lee
Register of the Treasury
Napier, James Carroll
issuing bank
First National Bank of Ashford
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000426
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000426
bank charter number
10102
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BEP certification date
1908-07-29
plate date
1903-10-08
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Roberts, Ellis Henry
Register of the Treasury
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke
issuing bank
Traders National Bank of Birmingham
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000257
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000257
bank charter number
7020
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BEP certification date
1924-06-26
plate date
1920-12-06
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Burke, John
Register of the Treasury
Elliott, William S.
issuing bank
City National Bank of Bessemer
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000480
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000480
bank charter number
11905
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BEP certification date
1903-07-21
plate date
1903-08-18
series date
1902
issuing authority
Department of the Treasury
Treasurer of the United States
Roberts, Ellis Henry
Register of the Treasury
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke
issuing bank
First National Bank of Anniston
depicted
McKinley, William
McCulloch, Hugh
manufacturer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.297219.000068
accession number
297219
catalog number
297219.000068
bank charter number
3041

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