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:

1802* different banknotes
298* countries
1022 web pages
3600+ pictures

* including 103 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 6 special exhibits:

Hyperinflation banknotes
Japanese invasion money
Millennium
Polymer plastic banknotes
Queen Elizabeth II
U. S. obsolete 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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May 13, 2008 - The central bank of Paraguay issued new 50,000 Guaranies, series 2007 banknotes on May 12, 2008. Link in Spanish. Info courtesy of cleo phas, Israel Viva Paraguay

May 5, 2008 - The reserve bank of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new 100 million and 250 million dollar notes and these will be in circulation starting tomorrow. IC Publications

Apr 24, 2008 - The Guatemala parliament has authorized issuance of three new highest denominations ever banknotes in 2009. The Q200 will be aqua, Q500 gray and Q1000 in ochre color with historian and culture of Guatemala and Maya history. Link in Spanish. Info courtesy of cleo phas, Israel elPeriodico de Guatemala

.News Archive

Zimbabwe $25,000,000 and $50,000,000 Bearer Checks 2008 ...

Israel 20 New Sheqalim 2008, Israel's first polymer banknote ...

Zimbabwe $10,000,000 Bearer Check 2007 (issued Jan. 18, 2008) ...

Venezuela 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Bolivares 2007 (issued January 1, 2008), newly re-denominated notes, lopping off 3 zeros ...

Dominican Republic 200 Pesos Oro 2007, Mirabal sisters commemorative ...