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Nothing compares to the variety and beauty that collecting paper money offers. Whether your interests are U.S. or World paper money, you will find many items to add to your collection in our extensive inventory.
The historical significance of the various paper money issues of our country make collecting U.S. issues a true adventure! Virtually every significant era in our history affected new issues of paper money. From Colonial times to the Civil War era to both World Wars, and beyond…historically significant changes in circulating currency were deemed necessary.
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The Timeless Allure of Paper Money Collecting
For the discerning collector, paper money offers advantages that few other collectibles can match: relatively stable value, historical importance, artistic merit, and the thrill of hunting for elusive varieties and conditions. Whether displayed in an album or stored in a portfolio, your paper money collection represents both a connection to the past and a potential investment for the future.
Types of Currency Products We Buy And Sell
Paper Money Collecting
U.S. Large Size Notes (1861-1923)
The “golden age” of American currency design featuring some of the most artistic and intricate engravings ever produced. These oversized notes (approximately 7.5″ x 3.5″) showcase elaborate vignettes, detailed portraits, and ornate borders that modern currency lacks.
Popular varieties include:
- Silver Certificates (with their distinctive blue seals)
- Gold Certificates (with vibrant yellow/orange seals)
- Legal Tender/United States Notes (with striking red seals)
- Treasury/Coin Notes
- Federal Reserve Notes (Series 1914-1918)
- Federal Reserve Bank Notes
Many collectors focus on the famous “Educational Series” of 1896 Silver Certificates, considered among the most beautiful paper money ever designed. We regularly stock examples in various grades from VG to Gem Uncirculated.
U.S. National Bank Notes (1863-1935)
These fascinating notes were issued by thousands of federally chartered banks across America, featuring the name of the issuing bank and local signatures. Often called “hometown currency,” these notes connect collectors to specific communities and their banking history.
We specialize in:
- First Charter Period Notes (1863-1882)
- Second Charter Period Notes (1882-1902)
- Third Charter Period Notes (1902-1929)
- Both large and small size formats
- Rare and common banking towns
- Notes from states with few issuing banks (Western states particularly)
- High-grade examples and affordable circulated specimens
National Bank Notes often feature the names of banks that no longer exist, providing a tangible connection to America’s financial development. Many collectors focus on specific towns, states, or charter numbers.
U.S. Small Size Notes (1928 to present)
When currency was standardized to the familiar size we use today. Though smaller, these notes still offer tremendous collecting opportunities with numerous design changes, signature combinations, and special issues.
Our inventory includes:
- Silver Certificates (1928-1957)
- Gold Certificates (1928-1934)
- Legal Tender/United States Notes (1928-1969)
- Federal Reserve Notes (all series)
- Emergency issue North Africa Yellow Seal notes
- Hawaii Emergency issue brown seal notes
- Star/Replacement notes
- Low serial numbers and fancy serial numbers
- Complete denomination sets
We maintain extensive inventory of small-size notes in all popular series, including those with distinctive seal colors that differ from today’s all-green designs.
U.S. Large Denominations
The legendary “high face value” notes that have become iconic among collectors. These impressive notes were last issued for public circulation in 1945 and officially discontinued in 1969.
We regularly offer:
- $500 Federal Reserve Notes
- $1,000 Federal Reserve Notes
- $5,000 Federal Reserve Notes (when available)
- $10,000 Federal Reserve Notes (when available)
- Gold Certificates in large denominations
- Specimens and proofs of even higher denominations
Each note features exceptional artistry and historical significance. The portrait of President William McKinley appears on the $500, Grover Cleveland on the $1,000, James Madison on the $5,000, and Salmon P. Chase on the $10,000.
Error Notes
Currency that escaped quality control with printing, cutting, or production mistakes. These fascinating aberrations showcase the human element in currency production.
We specialize in various error types:
- Inverted backs (printed upside-down)
- Missing prints (elements not printed)
- Ink smears and obstructions
- Misaligned prints
- Cutting errors (off-center, miscut)
- Folded-over errors
- Multiple denomination errors
- Web notes (showing parts of adjacent notes)
- Mismatched serial numbers
- Gutter folds and paper creases
- Overprint errors
Error notes range from subtle to dramatic, with prices varying accordingly. We maintain one of the largest inventories of error notes in various denominations and types.
World Paper Money
An endless frontier for collectors with countless nations, designs, and historical periods represented. Our international currency department offers notes from virtually every country that has issued paper money.
Our world currency selection includes:
- Ancient Chinese notes dating to the 14th century
- European classics from all major nations
- British Commonwealth issues
- Exotic issues from small nations and territories
- Notes from countries that no longer exist
- Hyperinflation issues (including million and billion denomination notes)
- Emergency war issues
- Modern polymer notes and security innovations
- Commemorative issues
- Specimens, proofs, and essays
World currency offers vibrant colors, cultural symbolism, and historical narratives not found in U.S. issues. Many collectors focus on specific regions, time periods, or themes like animals, architecture, or famous figures.
Continental and Colonial Currency (1775-1790)
The earliest paper money issued in what would become the United States. These historic pieces circulated during the Revolutionary War and the formative years of our nation.
Our Colonial currency selection includes:
- Notes from all 13 original colonies
- Continental Congress issues
- Notes printed by Benjamin Franklin’s printing shop
- Paul Revere designed issues
- Various denominations from pennies to pounds
- Notes with unique emblems and mottos
- Examples showing signatures of founding fathers
These notes often feature fascinating early American imagery, including nature scenes and political symbols that reflected Colonial values and aspirations.
Fractional Currency (1862-1876)
When coins disappeared from circulation during the Civil War due to hoarding, these small-denomination paper notes (from 3¢ to 50¢) were issued as substitutes.
We stock all five issues:
- First Issue (perforated edges, no bronze overprints)
- Second Issue (bronze overprints added as anti-counterfeiting measure)
- Third Issue (improved designs with varied portraits)
- Fourth Issue (featuring distinctive watermarked paper)
- Fifth Issue (simplified designs with enhanced security features)
These diminutive notes feature portraits of Washington, Lincoln, and other figures, along with allegorical representations. Some of the rarest varieties include “experimental” issues with fiber paper, specimens, and proofs.
Obsolete & Broken Bank Notes (1782-1866)
Before federal regulation, thousands of state-chartered banks, businesses, and municipalities issued their own currency, resulting in an incredible variety of designs and denominations.
Our obsolete note inventory spans:
- Issues from all states and territories
- Notes from banks that failed (“broken banks”)
- Railroad and canal company currency
- Private merchant scrip
- Municipal notes
- College and university currency
- Sutler notes used at military camps
- Illustrated notes with vignettes of early American life
- Rare proofs and specimens
These notes offer some of the most beautiful and creative designs in American currency, with scenes depicting local landmarks, transportation, industry, agriculture, and historical events.
Confederate States & Southern States (1861-1865)
Currency that funded the Confederate war effort and circulated in the Southern states during one of America’s most turbulent periods.
We offer:
- All 7 Confederate Treasury issues
- Notes from individual Confederate states
- Local Southern municipal issues
- Cotton loan certificates
- Military payment forms
- Trans-Mississippi notes
- Montgomery issues (the rarest Confederate currency)
- “Contemporary counterfeit” Confederate notes
The desperate wartime conditions led to decreasing paper quality and printing standards as the conflict progressed, making high-grade examples from later issues particularly scarce.
WWII Paper Money Items
Special currency issues created to address the unique challenges of wartime.
Our WWII specialty items include:
- Hawaii overprint notes (brown seals, issued after Pearl Harbor)
- North Africa yellow seal notes (for troops in Operation Torch)
- Short snorters (notes signed by servicemen as mementos)
- Military Payment Certificates
- Allied military currency for occupied territories
- Japanese invasion money
- Emergency and siege issues
- Concentration camp scrip
- Propaganda notes
These notes tell the story of global conflict through currency and provide fascinating historical context for collectors interested in WWII history.
Scripophily (Stock & Bond Certificates)
Historical financial documents that combine artistic beauty with economic history. These elaborately designed pieces represent ownership in companies, government debt, and financial obligations.
Our scripophily inventory features:
- Railroad stocks and bonds
- Mining company shares
- Banking institution certificates
- Government bonds (federal, state, municipal)
- Confederate bonds
- Certificates signed by famous industrialists and financiers
- Ornate vignettes of early American industry
- Colorful and artistic designs
- Revenue stamps on documents
- Historic bank checks
- Various scrip and payment vouchers
Many certificates feature spectacular engravings by the same companies that produced currency, making them natural companions to paper money collections.
Discover Your Currency Investment Opportunities
Whether you’re just beginning your collecting journey or seeking rare specimens for an advanced collection, our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the fascinating world of paper money collecting.