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1 lis 1995 · After the collapse of the red backs, recognized even by the government in 1840, the people of Texas were in such sore straits for a currency that the prohibitory laws of 1837 were ignored, and state bank notes and shinplasters again came into extensive use.
5 gru 2017 · In 1838, Texas issued change notes with elaborate designs on the front and blank backs. The so-called Texas "redbacks" were issued in 1839. The government printed over two million dollars in redbacks, which were initially worth about 37 cents to a U.S. dollar.
15 wrz 2024 · Government of Texas – HOUSTON Notes dated 1838 & 39 Jump to all: H15 $3 H16 $5 H17 $10 H18-19 $20 H21 $50 Buying $1 & $3 Government of Texas Notes in Any Condition
After the collapse of the red backs, recognized even by the government in 1840, the people of Texas were in such sore straits for a currency that the prohibitory laws of 1837 were ignored, and state bank notes and shinplasters again came into extensive use.
The body of the note contains the imprinted phrases, 'The Government of Texas Promises to pay the Bearer at The Treasury Department in One Year from date, the sum of Ten Dollars and Interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent per annum by virtue of an Act of Congress dated 9.th June 1837.
You will receive 6 unique replicas of original Republic of Texas Currency from the years 1838-1841. The replica notes are printed on one side only. They are printed in black ink, like most original currency of the time.
President Sam Houston authorized the publication of this $75 bill in 1838. The money created at that time was commonly called "star money" because of large stars printed on the front of the bills. But with no design on the back and poor print quality, star money was widely counterfeited.
