National Numismatic Collection

The National Numismatic Collection is comprised of approximately 1.6 million objects and is thought to be the largest collection of money and transactional objects in the world. Its diverse holdings represent every inhabited continent and span more than three millennia.

The collection has grown from a few thousand objects in the mid-19th century to its present size through donations from public institutions and private collections.

The National Numismatic Collection is unrivaled in its holdings of American material. It is the U.S. monetary system's collection of record and includes the extraordinary collections of the U.S. Mint, Treasury, and Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

A small portion of the National Numismatic Collection is available here. The National Numismatic Collection is currently working to develop digitization initiatives in order to make the national collection more accessible to the public.

One (1) dollar noteUnited States, 1918Obverse Image: Portrait of George Washington.Obverse Text: ONE / NATIONAL CURRENCY / 1 / J-10 / SERIES OF 1918 / SECURED BY UNITED STATES CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS OR UNITED STATES ONE-YEAR GOLD NOTES, DEPOSITED WITH THE TREASURER OF THE U
Description (Brief)
One (1) dollar note
United States, 1918
Obverse Image: Portrait of George Washington.
Obverse Text: ONE / NATIONAL CURRENCY / 1 / J-10 / SERIES OF 1918 / SECURED BY UNITED STATES CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS OR UNITED STATES ONE-YEAR GOLD NOTES, DEPOSITED WITH THE TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / REGISTER OF THE TREASURY / TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES / J19276299A / C / C 99 / THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE DOLLAR / CASHIER / GOVERNOR / FEDERAL RESERVE BANK NOTE / THESAUR / AMER / SEPTENT / SIGIL / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACTS OF DEC. 23, 1913, AND APRIL 23, 1918 / WASHINGTON / MAY 18, 1914
Reverse Image: A flying eagle clutching an American flag.
Reverse Text: ONE DOLLAR / NATIONAL CURRENCY / FEDERAL RESERVE BANK NOTE / 1 / THIS NOTE IS RECEIVABLE AT PAR IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES IN PAYMENT OF ALL TAXES AND EXCISES AND ALL OTHER DUES TO THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND ALSO FOR ALL SALARIES AND OTHER DEBTS AND DEMANDS OWING BY THE UNITED STATES TO INDIVIDUALS COR-PORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT INTEREST ON PUBLIC DEBT
date made
1918
depicted
Washington, George
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NU.78.5.777
catalog number
78.5.777
accession number
1978.0941
serial number
J19276299A
date made
1916
associated date
1916
ID Number
NU.68.159.1473
catalog number
68.159.1473
accession number
283645
Gold and silver have been used for both coinage and jewelry for more than 2,500 years. Coins intended for circulation as money have also been paired with precious gemstones and other metals to make jewelry, such as this necklace.
Description
Gold and silver have been used for both coinage and jewelry for more than 2,500 years. Coins intended for circulation as money have also been paired with precious gemstones and other metals to make jewelry, such as this necklace. Incorporating coins into jewelry may be used to signify monetary wealth.
date made
ca 1914
maker
Webb, David
ID Number
NU.84.25.01
catalog number
84.25.01
accession number
1984.0603

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