In 1890, the US printed 120,000 unusual $100 'Watermelon' notes; only about 35 are known to survive, and one is returning to auction

In October, a unique 1890 'Watermelon' $100 Treasury Note will be up for auction, presenting collectors with a rare ...
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U.S. Treasury Bonds, Bills, and Notes: Key Differences Explained

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the selling of bills of credit to fund the government's operations dates back to the Revolutionary War. The first Treasury bills hit the market in 1929 ...