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The Free Silver Movement was a moment in American history that called for the unlimited coinage of silver. 

Bimetallism played a significant role in monetary policy. Explore the transition from monometallism to bimetallism that sparked the Free Silver debate nationwide.

The Bland-Allison Act, a reaction to the 1873 Coinage Act’s demonetization of silver, led to the creation of the Morgan Silver Dollar.

Do you know the history of the 1000 dollar bill? From rarities to common issues, this article covers the history and varieties of the U.S. thousand dollar bill.

Learn about the small-sized currency the U.S. Mint started producing in 1928 and how American notes have evolved into what we use today.

Obsolete currency, or broken bank notes, are a popular type of currency to collect. Explore some of the various styles and types today!

American Silver Dollars are some of the most popular coins in the world, but figuring out that silver dollar’s worth can be difficult.

Quite possibly the most popular quarter in the American Women Quarters Program, Wilma Mankiller joined Sally Ride and Maya Angelou in coin history.