Paper Money Collecting Guides
Knowing what a note is worth is only half the job. The other half is judging its condition honestly, confirming it is genuine, storing it so it does not deteriorate, and selling it in the right place.
These guides cover the practical side of paper money. They apply to any note, any country, and any era.
Grading Scale
The 70-point currency grading scale explained in plain terms, with what separates each grade and how much value each step is worth.
Spotting Counterfeits
Check paper feel, embedded fibers, raised intaglio printing, the security thread, watermark, and color-shifting ink. Works on old and new notes.
Storing Notes
Archival sleeves, humidity, light, and the PVC problem. How to store banknotes so they hold their grade for decades.
Selling Notes
Auction houses, dealers, marketplaces, and shows compared. Which venue fits which note, what each costs, and how to avoid the common traps.
District Letters
The letter in the seal on a US bill identifies which Federal Reserve Bank issued it. Full A to L table and why the district affects value.
Silver Certificates
What a silver certificate is, why the seal is blue, whether you can still redeem one for silver, and what each series is worth today.
Scan any banknote with Money Scanner
Point your camera at a bill and get the series, type, rarity, and an estimated value range in seconds. No typing, no guessing at the series letter.
- Reads the series, seal type, and signatures from a photo
- Flags star notes and collectible serial number patterns
- Estimates a value range by condition
- Works on US and world banknotes
