The Preservation Mistakes Collectors Make for UV Light De…
As someone who has watched collections degrade from preventable mistakes—including learning some hard lessons with my own notes—I learned everything there is to know about...
The Sheets Direct from the BEP for 32 Uncut Dollars on Yo…
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing sells something remarkable: uncut sheets of real U.S. currency. These aren’t reproductions or souvenirs—they’re genuine legal tender that you...
Currency Trivia: Fascinating Facts About 1929 National Bank Notes
The Last Large-Size US Currency: A Ninety-Six Year Legacy I was at an estate sale a few years ago when I first held a large-size...
Junk Box Treasure Hunting: Finding Valuable Currency in Dealer Boxes
A 1934A $5 Hawaii overprint in a coin shop’s junk box for $15. Check those boxes. This seemingly ordinary transaction represents exactly why experienced collectors...
How to Spot Value and Collect Printing Mistakes for Error…
Error currency fascinates collectors because it represents the exceptions that prove the rule. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces billions of notes annually with...
The Ultimate Collectors Guide for National Bank Notes
National Bank Notes represent one of the most fascinating areas of American currency collecting. These notes, issued by over 14,000 different banks between 1863 and...
Should You Submit for Grading? Quick Math
Wondering whether to submit a note for grading? Here’s the basic math. Currency collecting Submission costs $30-50 typically. If the graded value exceeds raw value...
Error Note Prices Softening – Buying Opportunity?
Error note prices have softened lately. Third printing errors that sold for $300 two years ago are moving at $180-200 now. Currency collecting Could be...
Hawaii Overprint Found in Change Tray
Spotted: A 1935A $1 Silver Certificate with a Hawaii overprint in a dollar store change tray. Currency collecting These emergency WWII notes were printed for...
February 2025 Coin Show Schedule
February coin show schedule worth noting: Currency collecting Long Beach (CA) – Feb 6-8 FUN Winter (Orlando) – Feb 13-16 ANA National Money Show (location...
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