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June 22, 1775 in - Congress authorized first issue of Continental Currency, some $2 million in bills of credit, known as "Continentals", to help to finance American Revolution. Featured likenesses of Revolutionary soldiers, inscription "The United Colonies." Backed by promise of "future tax revenues"; ultimately failed, left the young nation saddled with a hefty war debt. America resisted the urge to issues new paper notes until the dawn of the Civil War

Congress issues Continental currency, June 22, 1775 On this day in 1775, the Second Continental Congress issued $2 million in bills of credit.

June 22, 1911 At Westminster Abbey in London, Britain's King George V and Queen Mary were crowned. He reigned until his death in January of 1936 and was succeeded by King Edward VIII. Mary died in 1953.

King George V "wreath" crowns were struck in very low numbers. They were struck late in the year and created to be presented as Christmas gifts. The rarest date is 1934 with mintage numbers as low as 932. https://www.baldwin.co.uk/product/1933-george-v-wreath-crown-gef/

June 22, 1775, in Congress issues $2 million in bills of credit. By the spring of 1775, colonial leaders, concerned by British martial law in Boston and increasing constraints on trade, had led their forces in battle against the crown. But, the American revolutionaries encountered a small problem on their way to the front: they lacked the funds necessary to wage a prolonged war.

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Congress issues Continental currency

"On June 22, 1775, Congress issues $2 million in bills of credit.

By the spring of 1775, colonial leaders, concerned by British martial law in Boston and increasing constraints on trade, had led their forces in battle against the crown. But, the American revolutionaries encountered a small problem on their way to the front: they lacked the funds necessary to wage a prolonged war.

Though hardly the colonies’ first dalliance with paper notes—the Massachusetts Bay colony had issued its own bills in 1690—the large-scale distribution of the revolutionary currency was fairly new ground for America. Moreover, the bills, known at the time as “Continentals,” notably lacked the then de rigueur rendering of the British king. Instead, some of the notes featured likenesses of Revolutionary soldiers and the inscription “The United Colonies.” But, whatever their novelty, the Continentals proved to be a poor economic instrument: backed by nothing more than the promise of “future tax revenues” and prone to rampant inflation, the notes ultimately had little fiscal value. As George Washington noted at the time, “A wagonload of currency will hardly purchase a wagonload of provisions.” Thus, the Continental failed and left the young nation saddled with a hefty war debt.

A deep economic depression followed the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Unstable currency and unstable debts caused a Continental Army veteran, Daniel Shays, to lead a rebellion in western Massachusetts during the winter of 1787. Fear of economic chaos played a significant role in the decision to abandon the Articles of Confederation for the more powerful, centralized government created by the federal Constitution. During George Washington’s presidency, Alexander Hamilton struggled to create financial institutions capable of stabilizing the new nation’s economy.

Duly frustrated by the experience with Continental currency, America resisted the urge to again issue new paper notes until the dawn of the Civil War."
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June 22 1970 in the Twenty Dollar banknote from the Scenes of Canada Series of notes was released..
Scenes of Canada is the fourth series of banknotes of the Canadian dollar issued by the Bank of Canada. The portrait on the obverse is of Elizabeth II. The reverse depicts a scene of the Canadian Rockies, specifically Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, based on a photograph from the Canadian Pacific Railway archives taken by Nicholas Morant.
This note was withdrawn from circulation on . December 18, 1978

in 1970, the $20 bill of the “Scenes of Canada” bank note series was issued. The $20 was the first note to be issued of this series and it’s actually a really interesting story. See behind the scenes of the development of this beautiful note on our blog post “Moving Mountains.” 👉https://bit.ly/3yNQesY
20 dollars, Canada, 1969

June 22, 1911 The coronation of George V and his wife Mary as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Empire took place at Westminster Abbey, London. This was second of four such events held during the 20th century and the last to be attended by royal representatives of the great continental European empires.

in 1911, the coronation👑 of King George V took place at London’s Westminster Abbey. George was the grandfather of the present queen and the grandson of Queen Victoria. A gold sovereign like this was worth 240 pence, or one pound. Nowadays, an example of such a coin is worth far more than its original face value. The Royal Mint
Sovereign, United Kingdom, 1911

June 22, 1727 George I the first British monarch of the House of Hanover reigning King of Great Britain and Ireland died in Schloss Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany

June 22, 1976 in U.S. Mint Director Mary Brooks activated the presses at the San Francisco Assay Office to strike the last of the 45 million, 40-percent silver Bicentennial coins ordered by Congress to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American Independence. Public Law 93-127, approved October 18, 1973, provided for the new coinage designs and date emblematic of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution for the reverses of the dollar, half dollar and quarter. The law also ordered the production of 45 million silver-clad specimens of the Bicentennial coins. Learn More ---> https://bit.ly/2WX9RJ4

On June 22, 1976, U.S. Mint Director Mary Brooks activated the presses at the San Francisco Assay Office to strike the last of the 45 million, 40-percent silver Bicentennial coins ordered by Congress to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American Independence. Public Law 93-127, approved October 18, 1973, provided for the new coinage designs and date emblematic of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution for the reverses of the dollar, half dollar and quarter. The law also ordered the production of 45 million silver-clad specimens of the Bicentennial coins. https://bit.ly/2WX9RJ4

June 22 1377 Richard II, also known as Richard of Bordeaux, became King of England and reigned until he was deposed on September 29, 1399. Richard's father, Edward, Prince of Wales, died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King Edward III. Upon the death of Edward III, the 10-year-old Richard succeeded to the throne.
Coronation: July 16, 1377
Reign: June 22 1377 – September 29, 1399
Died: February 14, 1400 Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire
Burial: March 6 1400 Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

in 1377, Richard II ascended to the throne at only ten years old, succeeding his grandfather, Edward III. He inherited a throne in economic crisis, beginning his reign amidst the mounting expenses of the Hundred Years’ War and under the political influences of a series of regency councils.

During the early years of Richard’s reign, the output of silver coinage dropped significantly from that of the prior decade. Merchants frequently complained at the low prices offered by the Mint for precious metals such as silver, which made it unprofitable for them to provide bullion for coining. Even so, the majority of coins struck during Richard’s reign are silver, and are of typical denominations for the period. Gold coins, such as this Noble, were struck to a far lesser extent.

June = National Great Outdoors Month
National Great Outdoors Month is an annual celebration held in June that encourages Americans to explore and enjoy their nation's parks, forests, and natural spaces. It began as a week-long event in 1998 and was expanded to a month-long celebration in 2004. The U.S. Senate officially designated June as Great Outdoors Month in 2019

June is National Great Outdoors Month. Five national forests are featured in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters® Program—Mount Hood, El Yunque, White Mountain, Kisatchie and Shawnee. Which is your favorite of these to either visit or collect? https://bit.ly/2wb6Vga U.S. Forest Service

June = Caribbean-American Heritage Month
During Caribbean-American Heritage Month we celebrate the achievements and dreams of the millions of people of Caribbean origin now living in the United States while honoring the shared history of joy and perseverance that has united and enriched life across our region for centuries.

In recognition of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we reflect on America's Caribbean—the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1992, Congress created Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve as part of the National Park System—to preserve, protect, and tell the story of its rich contributions to the nation’s natural and cultural heritage. The park "documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different colonial European powers to the present day." https://bit.ly/2MIVgPg