The author s grasp of his material and systematic presentation will open this field to many new collectors, as well as add interest and impetus to the collecting habits of old hands of this material. The best way to store collectible currency is to slide it into a protective plastic mylar sleeve and to keep that sleeve stored in a cool, dark place with a steady, controlled temperature. Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. Brief history on csa paper money and grading system for all currency.
You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be in. A guide book of united states paper money by whitman is the main. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. Us confederate currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. The confederate states of america released their first issue of paper money in. It started with the first sale of confederate paper money by.
There were a few antebellum issues, notably the republic of texas notes. Ukraine currency and ukrainian banknotes, paper money of former soviet union. The book includes lookups for not only confederate money, but also confederate states money. Confederate currency shire library usa book 655 pierre fricke. This book is an easy and fun read introducing confederate paper money in the context of the founding of the confederate states of america and its history finance, war, social. If you have any confederate notes in your collection, or are thinking of purchasing any in the future, buy this very informative book first. Currency value guide how much is my paper money worth. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century. During the civil war the confederates states of america printed their own paper money. Pierre fricke s new book collecting confederate paper money 2005 edition is the most important csa currency book in the last 90 years. Confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency. This book is an easy and fun read introducing confederate paper money in the context of the founding of the confederate states of america and its history.
This book was bought as a tool to price and grade confederate money. The 10th edition of confederate states paper money covers both confederate and southern states issues of the american civil war 1861 1865 and the reconstruction period know the value of your notes. Holt and company, 1874, by william graham sumner page. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. Alabama confederate money cr12 one hundred treasury note. These include obsolete bank notes, confederate money, southern state money, us large type, civil war coins, fugio coppers, and half and large cents. An excellent reference book about the paper money of the southern states during the civil war. This book is a must for all confederate paper money collectors, dealers, historians and numismatists in general. Specializing in buying and selling confederate currency with extra attention given to new. During the american civil war, the confederate states of america issued their own circulating paper money for use in daily commerce. Legal tender notes 21 silver certificates 22 treasury notes 6 federal reserve bank notes 3 federal reserve notes 26 gold certificates 8 compound interest notes.
None of my other books give a listing for state moneys. History of collecting confederate states of america paper money. Between 1861 and 1865, the confederate states of america issued over 100 varieties of currency, some very rare, others very affordable. Us confederate currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 2 sign in. This is the standard catalogue and price guide for confederate bonds. Be sure to have a us currency book on hand that serves as a valuable price guide for paper money, revealing thousands of prices. Due to the challenges of unstable supply lines, lack of reliability, military encroachment and other factors, the confederate government employed numerous. Philadelphia, 1947, by philip hartley chase page images at hathitrust a history of american currency, with chapters on the english bank restriction and austrian paper money, new york, h. When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety. Paper money confederate states of america cato on constitutional money and legal tender charleston. Krause publications has released a new edition of confederate states paper money, edited by george cuhaj the complete guide to both confederate states and southern states issues of america paper money during the civil war 18611865, and the reconstruction period, is fully illustrated and reflects todays market values. Us paper money books us currency books transline supply.
Confederate currency introduction and history pierre fricke. Learn the histories and values of continental currency. The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil. Confederate states paper money by paperback book, 272 pages see other available editions description intriguing and authoritative.
We help collectors build and sell great collections of antebellum and civil warera coins and currency from the 1780s to the 1860s. If you are a united states history buff, then you may want to start a collection of u. Confederate state paper money 8th edition civil war. Confederate states of america currency collection and sales. A paper money identification guide for both the confederate and southern states issues of the american civil war and the reconstruction period, this book references the value of notes in six grades and offers the most complete information on upham and other facsimile notes. Filled with fascinating history and an easytouse, fullcolor catalog of issues, the twelfth edition of confederate states paper money will delight and inform every confederate note collector, from novice to expert. Let your imagination run wild with only a single sheet of paper.
A complete illustrated guide with valuations, by arthur l. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014, the. Confederate states paper money by slabaugh, arlie r. A stressrelieving activity book that allows you to color, cut, tear, and bend single sheets of paper to create stunning threedimensional scenes. The first series of confederate paper money, issued in march 1861, bore interest and had a total circulation. Learn more enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. Confederate money city of charleston good confederate states of america.
Get the best deals on confederate states money when you shop the largest online selection at. Named best us paper money book of the year, by the numismatic literary guild nlg. Determine if a bill is counterfeit confederate money. Back for a 10th edition, this numismatic industry bible has. The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. Fullcolor images of all major confederate states currency from the civil war through reconstruction. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. Confederate states paper money 9780873416399 by slabaugh, arlie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. Pierre was awarded the society of paper money collectors prestigious forrester daniel award for literary contributions to. The reference includes a dvd which we will talk about later. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. Confederate currency currency coast to coast coins. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. We aim for and deliver high satisfaction on all sides of a deal. Colonial and continental currency, united states currency, canadian paper money, mexican paper money, confederate paper money and bonds. Get the best deals on confederate currency book when you shop the largest. However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake.
Get the best deals on 50c denomination us confederate currency when you shop the largest online selection at. His many books are invaluable resources, the latest written with assistance by. Southern states currency official red book spiralbound. Notes were produced in various types from 1861 to 1864. Exclusive photographs date on uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical issues. Printing of the seventh issue of february 1864 civil war books, money notes. The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. The book has nine chapters, two appendixes, a bibliography, index and section about the authors. Southern state currency 1830s1873 in addition to the wellknown and popular confederate treasury notes, most of the southern states issued paper money as well. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In june 2012, pierre fricke and fred reed authored history of collecting confederate states of america paper money 18651945 part of a growing series on confederate fiscal collectibles. Date on uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical issues. Confederate states paper money and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
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