The BEP in World War I: Printing Liberty Bonds, Stamps, and Currency Under Wartime Pressure
When the United States entered the First World War in April 1917, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing faced an unprecedented production crisis, churning out billions in Liberty Bonds, war stamps, and currency while its workforce was depleted by military service. Understanding this era unlocks some of the most historically significant and underappreciated notes in American numismatics.
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