Greenbacks (may 1, 1861 – mar 1, 1865)
Description:
Greenbacks were paper currency issued by the United States during the American Civil War. They were in two forms: Demand Notes, issued in 1861–1862, and United States Notes issued in 1862–1865. They were legal tender by law, but were not backed by gold or silver, only the credibility of the U.S. government.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1861
mar 1, 1865
~ 3 years and 10 months