This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2004.
Known as gold certificates, banknotes that are redeemable in gold were issued by The United States from 1865 to 1934. Gold certificates were made in two sizes - a larger size from 1865 to 1928, and a smaller size from 1928 to 1934. When FDR took The United States off the gold standard in 1933, gold certificated became illegal to own, except for numismatic value. This highly desirable 1922 (Speelman - White) $20 gold certificate (larger size) featuring a portrait of George Washington grades Very Fine, showing some creasing and signs of use and circulation. The front is centered slightly towards the top, the bright orange back is centered only very slightly towards the left.