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1886

Why the 1886 Martha Washington $1 Note Was the First and Only Bill to Feature a First Lady

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025Debbi
Why the 1886 Martha Washington $1 Note Was the First and Only Bill to Feature a First Lady

In 1886, the U.S. Treasury introduced the Series of 1886 $1 Silver Certificate, marking the first time a real woman—Martha Washington—was depicted on Federal paper currency. Taking center stage on the obverse, this historic note Continue reading

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