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The Confederate States dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the American Civil War by the newly formed Confederacy. It was not backed by hard assets, but simply by a promise to pay the bearer after the war, on the prospect of Southern victory and independence. As the Civil War progressed … See more
The Confederate dollar, often called a "Greyback", was first issued into circulation in April 1861, when the Confederacy was only two months old, and on the eve of the outbreak of the Civil War.
At first, Confederate … See moreAs the Civil War continued, the cost of the war loomed large. Any precious metals available in the South often made their way to Europe to procure war goods. But the CSA did manage to mint a few coins. In 1861, Robert Lovett Jr. of Philadelphia was commissioned to … See more
• Cuhaj, George S. (December 28, 2012). Confederate States Paper Money. ISBN 978-1-4402-3086-8.
• "Seigniorage in the Civil War South. … See moreConfederate Treasury Notes were hand signed by various clerks, with exception of the 50 cent issues that had the printed signatures of Robert Tyler and Edward C. Elmore. The first six notes issued were hand signed by the Register and Treasurer themselves. While … See more
• Economy of the Confederate States of America
• Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which banned the Federal recognition of Confederate debts or currency. See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license - People also ask
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