A Brief Introduction to the Many Types of U.S. Banknotes

While China has the honor of being the birthplace of paper notes hundreds of years before the United States, the first issued by a government in the Western Hemisphere took place right in Colonial America.  In the modern era it’s most likely the only banknotes you’ve had to use in commerce have been Federal Reserve Notes.
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Long Beach Expo Cancels June 2020 Expo, Plans to Return in September

The Long Beach Expo, leading coin, currency, stamp and sports collectible show on the West Coast, today announced it has canceled its June 2020 expo due to the ongoing COVID-19 health pandemic and in compliance with Governor Gavin Newsom’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order to cancel all large gatherings.
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