Collecting Tips

The $2 Bill Paradox: Common Yet Collectible Walk into most stores with a $2 bill and watch the cashier’s reaction. Despite being official U.S. currency...

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Coin Collecting Part 1 Complete Guide to Coin Collecting: Building and Valuing Your Numismatic Collection Coi

Serial number 00000001. Seven repeating sevens. A perfect ladder from 1 to 8. These aren’t random combinations—they’re “fancy

Look at the serial number on any bill in your wallet. If it ends with a star instead of a letter, you’re holding a replacement...

A printing press hiccup. A momentary paper jam. A die that slipped sideways. These manufacturing mistakes created some of the most valuable paper money in...

During the Civil War, coins vanished from circulation as Americans hoarded metal. The government responded with something unprecedented: paper money worth less than a dollar....

Between 1863 and 1935, over 14,000 American banks printed their own paper money. These National Bank Notes carry the names of issuing institutions—from major city...

When America’s currency was backed by gold sitting in Treasury vaults, Gold Certificates served as convenient substitutes for heavy coins. Today, these notes represent a...