silver certificate

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Definition of silver certificate

: a certificate formerly issued against the deposit of silver coin as legal tender in the U.S. and its possessions

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Martha Washington was on the $1 silver certificates in 1886, 1891, and 1896. — Marlena Scott, Teen Vogue, "The Complete History of Money in America, From Pelts to Pennies," 13 Apr. 2018 In the late 1800s, Martha Washington was pictured on the $1 silver certificate. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "The case for Harriet Tubman: Why it matters who's on our $20 bill," 1 Sep. 2017

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