Confederate Paper Money - Perakis Currency

During the American Civil War, the 11 southern states that made up the Confederate States of America needed a monetary system of its own, which gave birth to Confederate Currency. These notes were issued in 4 Series (1861, 1862, 1863, & 1864) with numerous varieties in each series. After the defeat of the South in the Civil War, CSA’s became worthless as a form of US Currency.

• Type

  T No T-8 T22 T30 T39 T41 T53 T64 T71 T72 T9

T No	Denom	Date	Grade	Price
T22	$10	1864	VF	$1265
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T30	$10	1861	VF	$165
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T39	$100	1862	VF	$185
		A pleasing  $100 1862 with vivid signatures and date.  San Antonio cancellation stamp on reverse.  Evenly circulated with a small […] View Note
T39	$100	1862	AU	$175
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T39	$100	1862	VF	$175
		A Very Fine 1862 issue $100 with train vignette at center and two stamped cancellations, as well as handwritten endorsement. View Note
T41	$100	1862	CH VF	$175
		Evenly circulated example with vivid red penned serial numbers and clear signatures of the Register and Treasurer.  Small piece missing […] View Note
T41	$100	1862	AU	$235
		This lovely AU $100 1862 has pleasing margins all around, along with clear signatures and serial numbers, on bright paper.  […] View Note
T53	$5	1862	CH VF	$195
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T64	$500	1864	Fine	$415
		A problem free $500 with clear signatures and margins all around. View Note
T64	$500	1864	CH VF	$1275
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T64	$500	1864	XF	$675
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T71	$1	1864	VF	$265
		A problem free $1 1864 CSA with clear signatures and serial number. View Note
T72	$0.50	1864	PMG 63	$145
		A Choice CU 50 cent 1864 Confederate with margins all around. View Note
T72	$0.50	1864	CH CU	$115
		An uncirculated example of this desirable CSA note.  Bold inks with tight top margin. View Note
T8	$50	1861	PMG 30	$435
		A desirable $50 1861 Confederate that is evenly circulated and problem free. Lovely red serial numbers and vivid signatures. View Note
T9	$20	1861	VF	$235
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• Fractionals
  • 1st Issue – The first design of fractional currency was issued for 5, 10, 25, and 50 cent denominations and printed between 1862 and 1863. Also known as postage currency, each note featured pictures of a five or ten cent stamp — or a combination of both since no 25 or 50 cent stamps existed at the time. We also have second, third, fourth, and fifth issue fractional currency for sale.
  • 2nd Issue – The term “fractional currency” wasn’t actually used until the second issue (1863-1867). Because counterfeiting was such a problem with the first issue, the second featured a bronze oval on the front. Visit our main page to learn more about United States fractional currency.
  • 3rd Issue – The third issue of fractional currency is the only series that issued a three cent denomination. Additionally, they were the first fractionals to feature signatures from banking officers and the only series to be used during the Civil War. See below for third issue fractionals, or visit our fractional currency page for more options.
  • 4th Issue – Fourth issue fractional notes were the first series to feature a red or green treasury seal. They were also the first to issue a 15 cent denomination. This series was printed between 1869 and 1875. For more information on our currency for sale, visit our fractionals page.
  • 5th Issue – There were more 199 million fifth issue fractionals printed between 1874 and 1876. There aren’t many rare varieties in this series, in fact there are only six varieties altogether. You can find our stock of fifth issue US fractional currency below.
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  • FRBN – Federal Reserve Bank Notes were issued in the U.S. between 1915 and 1934. Only large size notes were available in denominations of $5, $10, and $20 until 1918, when denominations of $1, $2, and $50 were added. In 1933, small size FRBN’s were printed as an emergency issue in response to many bank failures prompting the public to begin hoarding cash. Take a look at the Federal Reserve Bank Notes available from Alex Perakis Coins & Currency below.
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  • Gold Certificates – In the mid 19th century, the US treasury started issuing gold certificates as part of its paper currency. The certificates gave the holder title to a corresponding amount of gold from the vault. Gold certificates were in circulation until 1933, when the United States banned private gold ownership.
  • Legal Tender – The term legal tender can be applied to any old currency that was issued as a United States note. Legal tenders were not bank issued and not backed by gold or silver. The US initially experimented with legal tenders during the Civil War. Be sure to visit our small size legal tender and type notes pages for more information.
  • Silver Certificates – Silver certificates were issued by the United States as early as 1878, as part of its circulation of paper money. They were intended to be redeemable for their worth in silver dollar coins, but since 1968 have only been redeemable in Federal Reserve Notes. Large size silver certificates were issued from 1878-1923, while small size silver certificates were issued from 1928-1964.
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