UNITED STATES MONEY

A fine example of an 1862 $1.00 bill, or "Greenback", issued by the federal government.
A fine example of an 1863 $10.00 bill, or "Greenback", issued by the federal government. The name "Greenback" came from the color of the back of the bill. As you can see by the front color, bills varied in color on the face.
An example of an 1862 15 cent "Fractional Currency" bill, issued by the federal government. Due to a shortage of metal, many of these were issued.
A example of a 25 cent "Fractional Currency" bill, issued by the federal government.

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