Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of a Paper Money Economy
Learn about the history of paper money in the United States.
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Decoding Dollars: the $20 Brochure and Poster
OVERVIEW
This brochure contains information about how to recognize and use security features in the $20 note. It unfolds into a poster that can be displayed in a classroom.
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When a Penny Costs More Than a Penny: The Economics Behind Ending the Cent
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Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of the Paper Money Economy
Learn the history of a system of paper money in the colonies.
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Money Versus Barter
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