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Gold certificates

Scope note

Former United States paper money issued by the federal government for general circulation between 1865 and 1933 equal to and redeemable for gold at a stated value. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000193508

Broader Terms used

<American paper money>

Term used for

certificates, gold

Equivalent Terms used

gold certificate

Created

13yrs ago

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