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England uses pounds sterling, not dollars, and has never printed silver certificates. They are a uniquely American form of currency.

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What is the Country of origin of word dollar?

bohemia or what is today the Czech republic Scotland was the first country to use the word dollar. The word is described in the Scottish play Macbeth by Shakespeare. In 1567 a silver sword dollar was minted in Scotland. Scotland also has a town named dollar. This word is uniquely Scottish, not English, Norwegian or German.


What does England 8548 on jewelry mean?

The mark "England 8548" on jewelry typically indicates that the piece is made of sterling silver, with "854" denoting the silver's purity (85.4% silver content), and "8" often refers to a specific style or design number. This marking helps identify the origin and quality of the jewelry, ensuring it meets certain standards. It's important to note that the exact meaning can vary, so it's advisable to consult a jeweler for a precise interpretation.


Where does the phrase Two Bits come from?

Two bits. It refers to two pie-shaped eighths, or 'bits', of a silver dollar that was usually cut on a dollar cutting machine (banks had them) mainly used in the old west before they had nickels, dimes, and quarters to make change and buy goods. The guy asks the bartender, "How much for a shot of whiskey?" .... "Two bits." answers the bartender. The guy throws down two pie-shaped eighths of a silver dollar. Also the song 'jingle' "Shave and a haircut, two bits" refers to these same pieces of silver. You might note that the New York Stock Exchange still trades in eighths of a dollar even though no 12.5 cent coin was ever minted. The American Stock Exchange trades in tenths.


Is English silver worth anything?

Is English silver worth the same as sterling silver


Is silver a noun or verb?

The word silver is a noun, an adjective, and a verb. Example uses:Noun: The price of silver is steadily rising.Adjective: I really love silver jewelery.Verb: Counterfeiters silver base metals to mimic the genuine coins.

Related Questions

Silver Certificate two dollar bill?

The us hasn't printed a silver certificate 2 dollar bill since 1899 all twos printed after that were either US notes or federal reserve notes.


What is the value of a 1924 US 100 dollar silver certificate?

The US never printed 100 dollar silver certificates with this date.


How much is a 2001 two dollar silver certificate worth?

The U.S. hasn't printed silver certificates since the 1960s, and there was never a $2 silver certificate.


What is the value of 2 dollar silver certificate 1809?

The first US $2 silver certificates were printed in 1886


How much is a 1943 silver certificate dollar coin worth?

A silver certificate is paper currency. It is not a coin. No silver dollars were minted in 1943, and no silver certificates were printed with that date either.


How can you tell if a five dollar bill is a silver certificate?

It will have the words Silver Certificate printed across the top of the bill's front. In most but not all cases, the seal and serial numbers will be printed in blue ink.


What is the value of a 1933 US 50 dollar silver certificate?

No $50 bills were printed in 1933 due to the Great Depression, and the last $50 silver certificates were printed in the 1891 series.


What is the value of a 1957 A US 1 dollar silver certificate with a blue seal?

All silver certificates printed from 1928 to 1957 had blue seals. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1957 A US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.


What is the value of an 1845 US 1 dollar silver certificate?

Please take another look. The first US $1 silver certificates were printed in 1886.


How do you know if a 1 million dollar silver certificate is authentic?

The answer is easy - ALL "one million dollar" or "one billion dollar" bills are fake. They're novelty items you can buy in a gift shop or online for a few dollars. $1000 is the largest-denomination silver certificate ever printed. $10,000 is the largest bill ever printed for circulation. $100,000 is the largest bill ever printed, but these were never circulated.


Was there a silver certificate 5 dollar bill made in 1935?

The only US bills dated 1935 were $1 silver certificates. $5 silver certificates were printed in the 1934 and 1953 series.


What year did silver certificate dollar bills start?

The first $1 silver certificates were in the 1886 series. However other silver certificates ranging from $10 to $1000 were printed as early as 1878.