Silver Certificate

A Silver Certificate is a type of paper currency that was issued by the United States from the late 19th century until the 1960s. These certificates were backed by silver, meaning the government promised to exchange them for a specific amount of silver. They served as a form of legal tender and were used like regular money. However, unlike standard currency, their value was linked directly to silver prices. Silver Certificates are now collectibles, with some rare ones valued significantly more than their original face value. They symbolize an important period in U.S. monetary history.