The history of the US Dollar is a rich narrative that mirrors the nation's economic growth and its responses to evolving challenges.

1. Early Colonial Period (Before 1775):
Betore 1//5, American colonists used a mix of English, Spanish, and French currencies while under British rule When the Revolutionary War began, the Continental Congress introduced its own money, called "Continental Currency." However, it quickly depreciated in value, giving rise to the expression "not worth a Continental."