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...
1928 Gold Certificates – Still Legal to Own
Small-size Gold Certificates from 1928 remain legal to own despite the 1933 gold recall. The recall exempted collectible coins and currency. Currency collecting Common dates...
The 1935G Series for Last Silver Certificates
Silver Certificate collectors: Series 1935G notes with the motto “In God We Trust” are the last Silver Certificates ever printed. Currency collecting They’re common in...
PCGS Currency Crossover Update
Reminder: PCGS Currency crossover submissions now accepted without removing notes from PMG holders. Currency collecting Fee is $45 plus standard grading. Turnaround approximately 6 weeks....
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