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1861 Anti-Rebellion Millions for Government Token

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:40.00 CAD Estimated At:80.00 - 100.00 CAD
1861 Anti-Rebellion Millions for Government Token

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Faced with the problem of financing a major war, President Abraham Lincoln found innovative solutions to finance the civil war. On July 17, 1861, Congress enabled the Treasury to borrow as much as $250 million for the war effort by issuing bonds and notes. We assume this token was as a anti-rebellion piece.