Value of the US Dollar

Year                         Value in 2006 Dollars     

1850                        $24.26
1855                        $21.66
1860                        $22.46
1865                        $13.18
1870                        $15.96
1875                        $18.38
1880                        $20.91
1885                        $22.46
1890                        $22.46
1895                        $24.26
1900                        $24.26
  

Note:  Source: Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800-2006.