Banknote Reporter

After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Declarations of War on Japan and Germany, United States officials were concerned about the possibility of an invasion of the Hawaiian Islands. This would allow Japan to seize United States assets. So, all

Patricia “Patty” S. Collins has been appointed 27th director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). She is the first woman to serve as director in the Bureau’s 162-year history. Collins brings decades of senior federal service to the role, in

The focus of this article is intermediate size back plate serial number 1597 on $10 1950A, B, and C FRNs, a variety that few people know about because nothing much has been written about it. Decades ago, someone pointed out 1597 on the back of a $10

An avid collector sent this attractive $100 bearing the second title used by this West Chester, Pa., bank that took effect in February 1930. The bank issued all five of the Series of 1929 type 1 denominations, wherein the issuances of the $50s and $1

Most of you are aware that you can view the certified proofs for all the Series of 1875, 1882, and 1902 national bank note face plates on either the Smithsonian website or more easily on the Society of Paper Money Collectors website. Occasionally you

The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Spring 2024 Showcase Auction saw intense collector interest, realizing $32 million over 14 sessions of U.S. coins, bank notes, numismatic Americana, and physical cryptocurrency. Included were two live U.S. currency sessio

A vintage Netherlands Indies rarity was the top highlight among an incredible assortment of more than 450 bank notes in a Crown Currency sale. Focused on the Netherlands and with a particularly strong group of bank notes from its former colonies, Cro

Collectors of Civil War currencies can walk a thin line between numismatics and philately. During the Civil War, the American economy was in complete disarray. Because of a severe shortage of coinage throughout the nation, many people started using v

Canada has withdrawn its $1,000 bank note. The €500 bank note has been withdrawn by the European Union. The United States no longer issues any denomination bank note over $100. India is now completing the process of withdrawing its ₹2000 (rupee) bank

Coin and bank note collecting is part of the same numismatic animal, or are they? Since my interest in paper money is primarily in researching the story behind the individuals who signed a short snorter, the increase or decrease in the value of bank

Mavin held an auction featuring hundreds of bank notes and coins from around the world, with a focus on Southeast Asian rarities. The notes and coins were offered in Mavin’s Auction 65, which was held on April 20, 2024. Among the top lots for bank no

Recently, I made a short trip to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia as well as Richmond and located some quaint towns along the way. So, this month, we’ll be looking at historic Brunswick, Md., and quaint Ashland, Va. US 340 in Maryland passes by hist

According to the Federal Reserve, the lifespan of a $20 bill is approximately 7.8 years. However, Ronald McKernan’s recent ATM withdrawal included a note that defied those expectations by nearly 70 years. After withdrawing $100 cash to spend on an up

Widespread counterfeiting of the first three Fractional issues led to the creation of 4th issue notes. Introduced in July 1869, the 4th issue Fractional denominations included the 10-cent Liberty, 15-cent Columbia, 25-cent Washington, and 50-cent Lin