Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:in-game_currency
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| gptkbp:administered_by |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
|
| gptkbp:approves |
1775
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:American_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:circulation |
1781
|
| gptkbp:currency |
fiat currency
|
| gptkbp:decline |
inflation
|
| gptkbp:denomination |
dollars
|
| gptkbp:has_style |
eagles
stars patriotic symbols |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first national currency of the United States
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Continental Currency
|
| gptkbp:legal_tender |
no longer legal tender
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
historical artifacts in museums
symbol of American independence used in fundraising efforts part of economic history used in trade transactions counterfeiting issues Continental Congress authorized issuance associated with the founding fathers collectible items today devaluation in 1779 discontinuation of use exchange for U. S. dollars influence on future currencies influenced public perception of currency influenced the design of future U. S. currency influenced the establishment of the U. S. Mint inspired numismatic interest inspired state currencies inspired the creation of banknotes led to discussions on monetary policy led to the establishment of a national bank part of the legacy of the Revolutionary War redemption process established reflected the economic challenges of the time used in early American commerce used to finance military supplies used to pay soldiers |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
paper notes
|
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
fund the Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:U._S._dollar
|
| gptkbp:sponsorship |
land and assets
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:value_declined_due_to |
overprinting
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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