History of North America

Did a 3 dollar bill ever exist?

Yes, a $3 bill did exist. The $3 bill, also known as the "trinary", was first issued in 1861 during the American Civil War and remained in circulation until around 1899.

They returned again for another run from 1902 to 1945. There are still some remaining $3 bills out there as they were never demonetized, although they are relatively rare and are mainly seen among coin collectors.

The bill featured various notable figures throughout its usage, including George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, and James Madison depending on the issuing period.