United States, Ten Dollar Gold Certificate - 1907 - United States of America

Includes an archival grade document sleeve. Origin: United States of America Date: 1907 Denomination: 10 dollar gold certificate Size: 7 x 3 inches Face Side: Portrait of Michael Hillegas, first treasurer of the United States. Back Side: Orange ink with denomination. Notes: From 1865 to 1933, the U.S. Treasury issued gold certificates as a type of representative money while the United States was on the gold standard. These certificates provided an easier method of payment in gold compared to using actual gold coins. In 1933, the ownership of gold certificates by the general public was banned, but this restriction was lifted in 1964 to allow collectors to own them. All purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.