The Currency of the Alaska Gold Rush: How Klondike Prospectors Used and Abused Federal Reserve and National Bank Notes
When gold fever swept the Klondike in 1896 and ignited the stampede to Alaska and the Yukon, paper money took an extraordinary beating in some of the most brutal conditions on earth. Understanding which notes circulated during this era, how they survived, and what collectors should look for today opens a fascinating window into one of American history’s most dramatic episodes.
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