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Section 13: The Civil War era

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Paper money filled the gap Still later, special issues of “fractional currency” replaced change. These small notes became known as “shinplasters” because they were the size of small adhesive bandages.

3¢ fractional note 15¢ fractional note 5¢ fractional note 25¢ fractional note 50¢ postage note 10¢ postage note

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