While the texas was an independent nation only a short time, it did enjoy its own currency. Money of the republic of texas the handbook of texas. Archives and information services division, texas state library and archives commission. Texas texan currency photo gallery banknotes of texas. The texas bills also usually carried a printed solitary star. When mexico gained independence from spain in 1821, texas was part of the newly independent republic. If you want to know more about texas, politics, history this is a. Republic currency was similar to savings bonds in many ways. Republic of texas four republic of texas currency reprint denominations and date of currency. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. I also have one of my coins featured in the book jola and i am a lifelong numismatist and texan. Miller, the money of the republic of texas, southwestern historical quarterly 52 january 1949. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Once a bank issues that much money there really isnt much room for rare issues. The epic true story of the lone star republic and the rise of the texas rangers, 18361846 by stephen l. Diplomatic correspondence was created in the course of conducting diplomacy between the republic of texas and other nations the united states of america, england, france, belgium, the netherlands, the hanse towns or hanseatic league, spain, the papal states, mexico, and the rebellious mexican state of yucatan. All of the replica banknotes included in this set are printed on one side, like most original currency of the 19th century. The last currency of the republic of texas skinner inc.
The currency that was unstinted in amount and most generally used was that issued by the republic itself. Medlars book and assumed that since the next listed note was dated. The houston chronicle reported that the secessionist group believes that it lives in a country independent from the united states. However, there are certainly exceptions to every rule. It consists of correspondence between the republic of texas department of state.
The value of money was not very stable in the republic. The star money was not face value currency, but rather interestbearing notes similar to a treasury bill that circulated by being endorsed over to the next payee. Cave, this r7 county scrip is printed on the back of former bills of exchange, is bordered by large uniform full margins with reasonably good centering, and displays clean surfaces. This is a currency gallery page and some, most or even all of the banknotes displayed above on this page may not be available to purchase or to photograph. Republic of texas secessionists raided by armed feds. Republic of texas paper money second issue of notes in the name of the government of texas issued from houston, texas all notes. Forgery texas style the story of tex fakes texas monthly march 1989. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. A glance at the currency and resources generally of the. Johnny presumes that whoever worked on this change note looked in bob medlars book and assumed that since the next listed note was dated 1865 that this note had to be 1864. Republic of texas the handbook of texas online texas state. These nine tumultuous years inbetween originated some of. Documents oil patch tales today in texas history texas quotes genealogy. The republic accepted the standard gold and silver coins of the united states, but never minted its own coins.
Bevill 206 the appearance of the redbacks marked the first time a design appeared on the reverse of a texas note. Offers currency, collectible checks, souvenir cards, colonial and continental notes, obsolete bank notes, as well as confederate states of america, southern states, us. What is the value of a 1839 republic of texas 100 dollar cn. Contact us email the republic of texas 18886565515 18886054528 your phone message will automatically be recorded then responded to by an rt official.
Hoover, ashbel smith on currency and finance in the republic of texas, southwestern historical quarterly 71 january 1968. Serial numbers of counterfeit money from texas sell old. Bevill bright sky press an old reporting adage says that to find the heart of the story, follow the money. This currency was called star money for the small star on the face of the bill. Old money from the republic national bank of dallas 12186. Republic of texas replica 18381841 money 6 note set looks.
Birds in flight appear in the distance over the ruins. Financing the public debt and implementing a stable currency system were among the many challenges facing the government of the republic of texas. The texas dollar was the currency of the republic of texas. Although the constutution of 1836 gave congress the power to coin money and regulate the value thereof, no coins were ever minted. Bevill had let it be known several years ago that he was working on a book about the money and finances of the republic of texas. The eastern border with louisiana presented problems. The paper republic the struggle for money, credit and independence in the republic of texas. On june 9, 1837, the congress of the republic of texas authorized the issue of promissory notes which circulated as paper money.
Republic of texas, texas, army, navy, marines, texana, texian, warrants, texas money, texas notes, commanche, indian, chief, delaware indiians. The media of exchange did not include bank demand deposits, for neither an incorporated nor a private bank operated in texas during the entire period of the republic. Several forms of currency were issued, but an ongoing economic depression made it difficult for the government to provide proper backing. Houston took up the matter with the united states through diplomatic channels, and. To texans of the period of the republic money meant coins and notes. The republic of texas, through our secretary of state, has contacted the united nations on behalf of the people of texas in accordance with various international laws and conventions. Identify the item, french diplomatic correspondence, texas republic department of state diplomatic correspondence. It declared the rio grande to be the southern boundary, even though mexico had refused to recognize texas independence.
Review of the paper republic the struggle for money, credit and independence in the republic of texas by james p. The lone star is located on the bottom in the center of the republic of texas seal. Offers currency, collectible checks, souvenir cards, colonial and continental notes, obsolete bank notes, as well as confederate states of america, southern states, us federal issues and republic of texas currencies. Republic of texas redback the 5 dollar note features an indian brave seated in the center with tomahawk and bow, looking over the ruins of a building. This page includes digital images of original republic of texas notes and currency. On december 19, 1836, the texas congress unilaterally set the boundaries of the republic. It was bordered by mexico to the west and southwest, the gulf of mexico to the southeast, the two u. The presentation of the text of several texas historical documents.
These nine tumultuous years inbetween originated some of texass rarest and most sought after currency. Columbia was the first capital of an elected government of the republic of texas, but that lasted only from octoberdecember 1836. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Although people traded them for goods and services, only after the notes matured would the government redeem them. In the early days of texas, a variety of currencies served as cash, including spanish and mexican money, bank notes from various u. On the right side of the note there is an engraving of a ship sailing and on the left side a train hauling what appears to be coal which was, back in those days. An x was then cut on the front of notes to prevent employee theft.
Fbi agents led a raid on a texas secessionist court hearing to which the group tried to summon a county judge with false legal documents. Sam houstons executive mansion and harris county court house is pictured in image 2. What is the value of a 1839 republic of texas 100 dollar c. These four notes are handsomely matted and framed in a walnut burl finish moulding with an antique gold lip. The second capital of the republic of texas was in houston, texas 18371839, 1842. Having fought for and gaining their independence from mexico by 1836, the young republic found itself with significant financialeconomic and political issues, leading to their eventual annexation in 1845. The republic of texas first issued paper money in 1837.
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