Collecting Tips

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...

The last large-size US currency was printed in 1929. Ninety-six years ago, the United States fundamentally changed how its paper money looked and felt. This...

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...

Spotted at Baltimore: 1928 $50 Gold Certificate in VF-30 for $1,850. Fair price.

Reminder: PMG submission price increase takes effect February 1st. Submit before then to lock in current rates.

PSA: Heritage’s next currency auction closes January 15th. Preview now live.

Quick check: 2021 $1 star notes from Fort Worth are selling above expectations. Low print runs confirmed.

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...

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...

Wondering whether to submit a note for grading? Here’s the basic math. Submission costs $30-50 typically. If the graded value exceeds raw value by more...