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The Continental dollar became virtually worthless due to rampant inflation and overproduction during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress issued large quantities of the currency to finance the war effort, but this led to a loss of confidence among the public. Additionally, the lack of backing by gold or silver further diminished its value, resulting in widespread acceptance of it at significantly depreciated rates. Ultimately, by the end of the war, the Continental dollar was nearly worthless, leading to the phrase "not worth a Continental."

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What is US Continental?

It is a reference to the early US currency called the Continental Dollar.


Were continentials secured by gold and silver reserves?

No. At the time the expression 'not worth a continental' meant a useless article or person. A dollar bill was only worth a dollar because the government said it was and the law required merchants to accept it. There was no way the US government could force a foreign person or company to accept this un-backed paper money, so imports had to be paid for in silver and gold.


What is the worth of 1776 continental dollar?

Authentic examples of the 1776 Continental Currency dollar are very rare, 7 different varieties are known. Values start at $10,000.00 and go over $100,000.00 and more depending on type and grade.


When was the continental dollar made?

1776, They are the first silver dolllar-sized coin proposed for the US and likely made to replace a paper dollar.


What was the currency that the continental congress during the Revolutionary War that was not blacked by gold and silver?

The dollar


What saved Continental dollars from becoming worthless?

The French recognition of the Continental Congress as legitimate and their acceptance of the Continental dollar as a form of payment helped to prevent it from becoming worthless. Furthermore, the successful enforcement of policies like the July 1777 Currency Act and the establishment of the Bank of North America helped stabilize the value of the Continental dollar.


What does a genuine 1776 continental currency coin look like?

Authentic examples of the 1776 Continental Currency dollar are very rare, 7 different varieties are known. To find a picture of a real one, use the search box on your browser and type in 1776 Continental Dollar and click on images. This should bring up pictures of authentic examples.


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useless


What is the value of a pewter dollar?

A pewter coin is also known as a Continental dollar. Depending on the condition of the coin, the value of an original pewter dollar could be as little as 1,000 US dollars to 15,000 US dollars.


What were useless things that brain had in hatchet?

In the book "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, Brian carries a survival bag with a few items he deems useless: a slingshot, a dollar bill, and a picture of his parents' divorce. He discards these items as they do not help him survive in the wilderness.


Who bought out continental federal savings and loan of Cleveland Ohio?

Dollar Bank of Pitsburgh. I believe it was in 1983.


Are there Dollar Rent A Car Coupons available?

Dollar Rent A Car does indeed have coupons. You can use it to rent a car anywhere in the continental US. Go to http://www.momsview.com/dollarrentacar.shtml