What was the kind of money in 1960?

In 1960, the primary form of money in the United States was the U.S. dollar, which was backed by gold under the Bretton Woods system. Paper currency included various denominations, such as $1, $5, $10, $20, and so on, while coins were made of silver and copper-nickel. Additionally, checks and savings accounts were commonly used for larger transactions. The economy was characterized by a post-World War II boom and a relatively stable inflation rate.