Italy has a rich history when it comes to gold coins, one that spans thousands of years. More recently the island of Sardinia minted this beautiful gold lira which is coveted by coin collectors.

The Elmsford First National Bank of New York printed approximately $243,320 dollars of currency, and one of the most popular bills was the 1929 $5 note. It has become increasingly rare as the decades have passed, and is now prized by collectors. Find out more about the 1929 $5 First National Bank of Elmsford today.

Small size paper currency first became popular in the United States during the 1920s. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing had grown steadily in size and the need for specialized ink and paper increased production costs, which prompted the issue of smaller bills to reduce expenses.

When most people think of Canadian gold or silver coins, the first thing that comes to mind is the Maple Leaf. Indeed, this collection of coins is the nation’s most popular, and below are some reasons why they recently received new packaging.

Those that wish to become currency collectors must familiarize themselves with all the currency grades. These standards have been established to simplify the process of evaluating paper notes and facilitating transactions between collectors around the world.

As you grow your currency collection, it is inevitable that at some point you’ll encounter bank notes which have an adhesive stamp attached to their surface. These notes aren’t particularly rare and some varieties are quite common, but they are significant for a number of reasons.