Collecting Tips

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...

Error note prices have softened lately. Third printing errors that sold for $300 two years ago are moving at $180-200 now. Could be a buying...

Spotted: A 1935A $1 Silver Certificate with a Hawaii overprint in a dollar store change tray. These emergency WWII notes were printed for use in...

February coin show schedule worth noting: Long Beach (CA) – Feb 6-8 FUN Winter (Orlando) – Feb 13-16 ANA National Money Show (location TBD) –...

Small-size Gold Certificates from 1928 remain legal to own despite the 1933 gold recall. The recall exempted collectible coins and currency. Common dates in VF...

Silver Certificate collectors: Series 1935G notes with the motto “In God We Trust” are the last Silver Certificates ever printed. They’re common in circulated grades....

Reminder: PCGS Currency crossover submissions now accepted without removing notes from PMG holders. Fee is $45 plus standard grading. Turnaround approximately 6 weeks. Some collectors...

Found a binary note today – serial number 01001101. All ones and zeros. Binary notes have grown in collector interest over the past few years....