The original two currencies of America were the Sterling Pound and the Spanish Dollar. The first type of US currency to ever be issued was a mere $2,000,000. It was issued in 1775 by the Continental Congress. Every new issue of this currency steadily devalued it against the Sterling Pound and the Spanish Dollar.
100 Mind-Blowing Currencies Facts
Over 180 Different Currencies Are Used Around the World Today
There are 159 official currencies in the world at the moment.