This site is all about paper money. Most people associate money with earning and spending. Very few consider money as an art object or a collectable item. Only in the last several years has paper money collecting as a hobby become more popular. Modern banknotes are very attractive and colorful, especially in uncirculated conditions favored by collectors.

This site features my entire collection:

1827* different banknotes
300* countries
1037 web pages
4200+ pictures

* including 110 donated banknote scans

The banknotes are showcased in 7 major galleries by continents. You can also find any particular country under country index. In addition, there are 7 special exhibits:

Hyperinflation banknotes
Japanese invasion money
Millennium
Polymer plastic banknotes
Queen Elizabeth II
U. S. obsolete banknotes
U. S. presidents series fantasy banknotes

You will also find some interesting information related to paper money:

Banknote Collectors Directory
Banknote Dealers Directory
Banknote news
Is my money worth anything?
Paper money trivia
Is my note genuine?
Who use euro?

I hope you enjoy your visit. On your way out, you may want to stop by my store to check out the banknotes I have for sale. This site changes frequently. So come back soon you hear.

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Macao

January 5, 2008 - The Bank of China has been authorized to issue new Pataca notes with denominations of MOP1000, MOP500, MOP100, MOP50, MOP20 and MOP10.

The themes of the six denominations are being arranged in their historical/chronological order.

The MOP10 note has the image of the A-Ma Temple on its recto, the ruins of the St. Paul's image features MOP20 note, MOP50 note has the image of the Dom Pedro V Theatre, Guia Fortress is for MOP100 note, MOP500 note carries the image of the Mandarin's House and the "Leal Senado" Building image features the MOP1000 note.

The image of the Macao Banking of China Building features the verso of all notes with the four bridges of Macao in the background. These symbolize the "bridging" function of Macao in the communication of cultures and its economic development.

The new notes are all modernity. Contemporary composite designs have been adopted which display the same theme via different angles and thus multiple messages are being carried in one design. The sizes, colours of the new notes are in line with the Bank of China Pataca notes which are currently in circulation.

The new Bank of China Pataca notes will be released for circulation between 6 January 2009 and Chinese New Year. Meanwhile, the old notes continue to be the legal tender.

Info courtesy of cleo phas MSAR Government Information Bureau

Paraguay

January 2, 2009 - The Bank of Paraguay released into circulation new 20,000 Guarani (Prefix B) and 100,000 Guarani (Prefix D) banknotes. The notes have modified designs from previous issues, new signatures, dated 2007 (issued 2008). See scans courtesy of Claudio Marana at Paraguay

Congo Democratic Republic

December 31, 2008 - Congo Democratic Republic plans to issue new 1000, 5000, 10000 and 20000 Franc banknotes in the first half of 2009. Link in French courtesy of cleo phas, Israel allAfrica.com

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