Second Bank of the United States

Jackson’s Bank War: How One President’s Vendetta Reshaped American Paper Money in the 1830s

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by

Andrew Jackson’s relentless campaign to destroy the Second Bank of the United States triggered a monetary crisis that transformed American paper currency forever. Understanding this pivotal decade helps collectors decode the chaotic, colorful, and historically rich banknotes that survived it.

The First and Second Banks of the United States: Banknotes Before National Currency

June 15, 2026 by

Long before the greenback existed, two powerful federal banks issued paper money that shaped a young nation’s economy and left behind some of the rarest collectible notes in American numismatics. Understanding these early issues unlocks a forgotten chapter of US currency history that every serious collector should know.