Depression Scrip

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The Great Depression, and in particular, the Bank Holiday declared by President Roosevelt in 1933, led to a number of emergency money issues.  Some were aimed at helping the impoverished and unemployed.  Others were temporary substitutes for currency during the bank holiday.