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Illustration showing Dahlonega, Georgia; date depicted unknown

Illustration showing people panning for gold in Georgia

Article reporting the discovery of gold in Habersham County, Georgia; compiled from two different columns

Scrips are a form of currency that is privately issued, in this case by a company. Belfast Mining Company was founded in 1834 by a group of men with family from Ireland. They were among a group of mining companies formed to profit off the gold found…

Scrips are a form of currency that is privately issued, in this case by a company. Belfast Mining Company was founded in 1834 by a group of men with family from Ireland. They were among a group of mining companies formed to profit off the gold found…

Pigeon Roost Mining Company issued the first known gold mining scrip, privately issued money, in the country from its company store or office bank. This scrip was issued on on November 8th, 1837 to a Mr. Blackman.

Pigeon Roost Mining Company issued the first known gold mining scrip, privately issued money, in the country from its company store or office bank. This scrip was issued on on November 8th, 1837 to a Mr. Blackman.

Gold coin manufactured at the U.S. mint in Dahlonega

Gold coin manufactured at the U.S. mint in Dahlonega

Gold coin manufactured at the U.S. mint in Dahlonega