Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1899 — MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES. [ARTICLE]

MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES.

Comptroller Reports Decrease in Cir* eolation Volume. The monthly statement of the Comptroller of the Currency shows that the total circulation of national bank notes on May 31 to have been $242,004,554, a decrease for the month of $649,779 and an increase for the year of $14,451,709. The circulation based on United States bonds amounted to $206,305,054, a decrease for the month of $1,600,333 and an increase for the year of $10,150,019. The circulation secured by lawful money amounted to $35,758,000, an increase for the month of $1,010,553, and an increase for the year of $4,301,690. The amount of United States registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes was $230,600,310, and to secure public deposits $71,172,940. The monthly report of the director of the mint shows the total coinage at the United States mints during May, 1899, was $7,804,566, as follows: Gold, $4,803,400; silver, $2,789,416; minor coins, $121,750.