Florida Paper Money An Illustrated History, 1817–1934

Description
The earliest known dated Florida currency was issued by Gregor MacGregor for his independent Republic of the Floridas, which he established on Amelia Island in 1817. Tying together the history and economic development of the state, this catalog of Florida paper money includes currency from Colonial days through the Great Depression.

Detailing 765 notes, it features currency issued by governments such as the Territory of Florida and the state of Florida; scrip issued by various cities and counties; and notes issued by banks, railroads, insurance companies, merchants and individuals. Entries provide information on the paper money’s issuers and engravers as well as an estimate regarding each currency’s rarity using the familiar Sheldon scale. Whenever possible, the author has identified portraits of real and mythological characters or allegorical representations appearing on the notes.

About the Author
Ronald J. Benice (Sarasota, Florida) is a retired mathematican and telecommunications director. He is also the award-winning author of Alaska Tokens (TAMS, 1973 and 1994) as well as many articles on paper money. Fred Reed, editor of Paper Money and author of McFarland’s Show Me the Money! (2005), lives in Dallas.