A Complete Beginner Guide for Building Your First Currenc…
Starting a currency collection feels overwhelming. Thousands of different notes exist, prices range from pocket change to house payments, and specialized terminology fills every reference...
History of American Paper Money – From Colonial Scrip to …
As someone who started collecting US currency almost by accident — a few old bills from an estate sale sparked a curiosity that became a...
The Complete Guide to US Currency Grading – From Poor to …
Paper money grading confuses most new collectors. The terminology sounds arcane, the price differences between grades seem arbitrary, and two notes that look identical to...
4 Mistakes New Currency Collectors Should Avoid
New collectors often make the same mistakes. Skip the learning curve with these quick tips. 1. Buying Cleaned Notes That suspiciously crisp-looking old note? Probably...
Baltimore Show Recap – ,000 Note Headlines Currency Sales
January’s Baltimore Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo wrapped up Sunday. Here are the currency highlights. Top Sales A Fr. 2231-B 1934 $10000 Federal Reserve Note...
PMG Fee Changes Coming February 2025
PMG just announced changes to their submission process starting February 1st. Here’s what collectors need to know. Price Adjustments Economy tier submissions jump from $30...
Jim Fitzgerald (1937-2025) – Currency Legend Remembered
The numismatic world lost a legend yesterday. James “Jim” Fitzgerald, founder of Currency Collectors of America, passed away at 87. Fitzgerald started collecting during the...
60-Second Serial Number Check – Is Your Bill Collectible?
Got a minute? Here’s how to quickly check if that bill in your wallet might be worth more than face value. Serial Number Patterns Flip...
What Collectors Should Know for Star Notes Surge at Herit…
Currency collectors spotted an unusual trend at this week’s Heritage Auctions. Several high-grade star notes from the 2017 series sold well above their typical market...
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