New York Colonial Currency Fr#NY-240 February 20, 1790 3d - City of NY PMG 30

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The Common Council of the Corporation of the City of New York issued these small denomination notes to satisfy the need for “small change” in the city. After numerous quantities of London counterfeits emerged, a call for redemption of these notes occurred by June 1, 1799, redeemed notes were burned.

The Common Council of the Corporation of the City of New York issued these small denomination notes to satisfy the need for “small change” in the city. After numerous quantities of London counterfeits emerged, a call for redemption of these notes occurred by June 1, 1799, redeemed notes were burned.

Date: February 20, 1790

Denomination: 3 Pence

Friedberg #: NY-240

State: New York

Certification: PMG

Grade: 30

Comments: “Pinholes”