The money did not have enough gold and silver to back it up
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
They talked about printing paper money.
yes
The second continental congress directed the war effort, borrowed money to finance the war, coined money, bought supplies, and made treaties with other governments
On May 10, 1775, The Second Continental Congress assembled for the first time, declaring independence was a long way off. The second continental congress began to govern the colonies. It authorized the printing of money and set up a post office with Franklin in charge.
Other colonies have money.
backed by real wealth
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
Other colonies have money.
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
money issued by each colony was backed by real wealth.
the printing of paper money by Congress and the states
1862 was the first year the US government officially issued paper money. However various other agencies, banks, etc. issued paper bills as far back as the Revolution. The Continental Congress famously issued "Continental Currency" to pay for the war. It had no backing and rapidly became worthless, leading to the expression "not worth a Continental" which remained in common use for decades afterwards.