During the American Revolution (1775-1783), the Continental Congress (delegates from the original 13 colonies) issued currency to help pay for the war effort. It was known as Continental Currency, and it depreciated rapidly as the war came to an end. This illustration, which dates to the early 1900s shows several Continental bills.
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During the American Revolution (1775-1783), the Continental Congress (delegates from the original 13 colonies) issued currency to help pay for the war effort. It was known as Continental Currency, and it depreciated rapidly as the war came to an end. This illustration, which dates to the early 1900s shows several Continental bills.

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18th century Continental currency Continental bills Continental Congress American Revolution Continental money George III 13 Colonies Thirteen Colonies U.S. money United States money history of United States history of U.S. United States British Empire money 1770s 1780s 18th century

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