Social Media Ideas for Paper Money

The Red “R” Dollar: How a Failed Wartime Paper Test Created a Collector Classic

The Wartime $1 Experiment Collectors Refused to Spend The large red letter immediately catches the eye. It sits beside the blue Treasury seal on an otherwise familiar Series 1935A...

The 1923 Lincoln Porthole $5 Silver Certificate: The Strange Story Behind an American Currency Classic

The $5 Bill With Lincoln in a “Porthole”, and the Treasury Secret Hidden for Decades Few American banknotes command attention as quickly as the 1923 Lincoln Porthole $5 Silver Cert...

America’s Finest San Francisco 1918 $500 Note Returns to Auction

This Stunning 1918 $500 Bill Could Sell for $175,000 Most Americans never handled a $500 bill. Even fewer ever saw one fresh from the Treasury. Now, one of the finest surviving exa...

National Gold Banks of California: History, Rarity, and the Remarkable Gold Coin Vignette

In the years following the Civil War, the United States entered a period of financial uncertainty. Inflation fears grew as “greenbacks”, paper notes not backed by gold, circulated...

Infographic: Fiat money

After preparing an infographic on the gold standard, this follow-up seemed to be essential: How to expand this image If you press CTRL or Command Read the full article...

Only 35 Known: The 1890 $100 ‘Watermelon’ Note Returns to Auction

America’s Legendary $100 “Watermelon” Note Some great American currency earned fame through artistry. Other notes became famous through rarity. The 1890 $100 Watermelon Treasury No...

1899 $2 Silver Certificate: The “Mini-Porthole” Note With a Rare Taft-Era Signature Pair

This 1899 $2 “Mini-Porthole” Note Hides an Incredible American Story At first glance, the Series 1899 $2 Silver Certificate grabs attention for an obvious reason. George Washington...

Trump $1 Coin Sales Spark Rush at U.S. Mint

The U.S. Mint listed the commemorative coins as unavailable after buyers snapped up rolls and bags priced at $61 and $154.50

Ropy US finances рџ™„

No problem. Just print some more $ and threaten anyone who complains with tariffs and sanctions. Simples !!

Trump Got His Face on Some Gold-Colored Currency

A $1 coin will cost you more than $1.

1869 Rainbow $2 Bill: The Masterpiece Behind Today’s $2

The 1869 Rainbow $2 Bill: America’s Forgotten Masterpiece The 1869 Rainbow $2 bill introduced Thomas Jefferson to the federal two-dollar denomination. More than 150 years later, hi...

Phony money

Great article last week regarding someone trying to pass off a counterfeit $20 bill at a shop on Grand Avenue. Congratulations to shop owner Tatiana Tesch for recognizing what appa...

The Hunt for the Counterfeiter Trying to Make the Perfect Bill

On the trail of the world’s best counterfeit artists.

The Invisible Currency: Why Expectations Matter More Than Banknotes

Money is one of humanity’s greatest inventions, yet its value rests on something we cannot see. A banknote is little more than paper. A balance in a bank account is merely a collec...

Treasury Is Buying Its Own Bonds. Where Is The Money Coming From?

Treasury's doubled buyback program is funded by selling short-term bills. That creates no new money, but it shortens the debt and puts a fiscal hand on long-term rates.

Trump Dollar ‘Gold Coin’ to Go Into Production

“President Trump has added his name or likeness to federal buildings, airports, bridges and even some passports. Now, the U.S. Mint is set to begin striking a dollar coin featuring...

17 Bills Worth More Than Face Value Hiding in Your Wallet Right Now – Spot Them Easily

Some dollar bills in your wallet are worth more than face value, including bills with low serial numbers and star note bills. Image source: Shutterstock....

15 pieces of US currency worth way more than face value

That jar of old coins your grandmother kept on the kitchen windowsill. The rubber-banded stack of bills tucked in the back of an estate box. The change that's been sitting at the b...

The Penny Is Dead: 8 Ways to Get Your Money Out While You Still Can

The U.S. Mint killed the penny in 2025. Here's what to do with your stash before it becomes dead weight.

Treasury buyback renews dollar-debasement fears

New EU banknotes!

_Brian: CaptainMorgan: Who uses bank notes these days? Luddites My dealer resents that remark.

The Massive 1851 Humbert $50 Slug That Helped Turn California Dust Into Money

1851 Humbert $50 Slug: Gold Rush Giant at Auction An attractive Kagin-2 Lettered Edge slug from the Charles “Cheech” Litman Collection brings the raw ambition of Gold Rush Californ...

Sound Money: Be Careful What You Wish For

A return to sound money has become the rallying cry for a growing crowd of investors, politicians, and commentators who are, understandably, fed up. Fed up with deficits that never...

Man Accused of Mixing ‘Motion Picture Money’ With Real Cash During Purchase

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man faces a felony forgery charge after police said he used four fake $20 bills marked “Motion Picture Money” during a $175 purchase at a Jonesboro business. An...