Banknotes

1957 $1 Silver Certificate Circulated

Featuring a distinctive blue seal, small sized $1 silver certificates were issued from 1928 and into the 1950s. These certificates promised to redeem silver on demand and could be exchanged for a silver dollar. By the 1960s, the redemption option was...

1935 $1 Silver Certificate Circulated

1935 $1 Silver Certificate. These 1935 $1 silver certificates circulated while America was still in the depths of the Great Depression. That same year, Amelia Earhart made the first solo flight across the Pacific Ocean from Hawaii to California and...

1953 $2 Legal Tender Note Circulated

Initially created by the U.S. Treasury as an emergency measure during the Civil War, United States Notes were first authorized by the Legal Tender Act of 1862 and were printed for nearly eleven decades, making them the longest-issued form of U.S. paper...

1976 $2 Federal Reserve Note Crisp Uncirculated

These days, $2 notes aren't often seen in circulation as fewer are printed than many other denominations — the most recent time they were issued was in 2017. However, this 1976 Bicentennial issue is especially prized as it not only marked the...

2013 $2 Federal Reserve Note Uncirculated

Everyone loves $2 bills, but far fewer are produced than any other denomination. In fact, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing doesn't issue $2 notes regularly — they were last printed in 2017! Since these notes are not generally seen in circulation,...

1928 $2 Legal Tender Note Circulated

Comparatively few $2 United States Notes were issued, and this is a much scarcer series than the later $2 Federal Reserve Note. On the obverse is the familiar portrait of Jefferson; the reverse depicts Monticello, his Virginia home designed by...

One Goldback 24k Aurum Gold Foil Note Voluntary Currency

Here's a unique and affordable way to add gold to your collection! These beautifully designed notes contain 1/1000th of an ounce of 24 karat gold sandwiched between layers of protective polyester film. Goldbacks are issued as voluntary local currency by...

50 Different Colorful Foreign Currency Notes

Much of the world's paper currency is wonderfully hued and features an amazing variety of interesting imagery. Every note in this impressive "50 World Banknote" collection expresses the uniqueness of the familiar or exotic nation where it was issued...

1963 $2 Legal Tender Note Circulated

Initially created by the U.S. Treasury as an emergency measure during the Civil War, United States Notes (or Legal Tender Notes) were first authorized by the Legal Tender Act of 1862 and were printed for nearly eleven decades, making them the...

Series 1910 Imperial German 1,000 Mark Reichsbanknote

Before World War I, just one of these pretty 1,000 mark notes was equal to about $240 USD. But after the war, it was worth just pennies. To fund the war, Kaiser Wilhelm II made the disastrous decision to remove Germany from the gold standard. Overnight,...

1928 $5 Legal Tender Note Circulated

These 1928 $5 Legal Tender Notes were the first and last of their denomination printed in the small size we are familiar with today, making them of particular interest to collectors. Introduced during the Civil War, the red seal LTNs were the...

1953 $5 Silver Certificate Very Good

This silver certificate offered convenience and exceptional portability while equaling the value of heavy silver dollars. The last of the $5 silver certificates issued for commerce was Series 1953. Its distinctive blue seal set it apart from Federal...

1928 $1 Funnyback Silver Certificate Circulated

As a cost saving measure the U.S. reduced the dimensions of all its paper currency. Pledging a silver dollar on demand, these 1928 silver certificates were the first to be printed in the compact size we still use today. The back of the note features an...

1934 $5 Silver Certificate Very Good

Featuring a distinctive blue seal, small-sized $5 silver certificates were issued in from 1934 to 1953, and could be redeemed for their face value in silver dollar coins upon demand. In the early 1960s, silver certificates were discontinued; although...

2003 $2 Federal Reserve Note Uncirculated

The $2 denomination first appeared in American currency in 1862, and continues to be sporadically printed in a revised form today. Many collectors have an affinity for this denomination – perhaps one reason for its appeal is that it is not commonly seen...

1899 $1 Black Eagle Silver Certificate Circulated

Replete with classic blue seals and serial numbers, this striking horseblanket note reunites Lincoln and Grant. On the note's face a black eagle perches above the former Presidents with wings stretched wide. The back of the silver certificate...

1953 & 1963 $2 Legal Tender Note Pair Uncirculated

1953 & 1963 Red Seal $2 Banknote Pair. The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing only issued Red Seal two dollar bills in 1928, 1953 and 1963. Far fewer two dollar bills were produced than any other denomination. This two-note set includes both a...

1923 $1 Silver Certificate Circulated

The last $1 notes affectionately referred to as "horse blankets" due to their prodigious size were printed in 1923. This Series 1923 $1 silver certificate bears the familiar bust of George Washington — albeit much larger — and features blue seals and...

North Vietnam Dong Note Set of 5

These affordable, beautifully illustrated notes from North Vietnam are denominated 100, 200, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 dong. The dong has been the currency of Vietnam since May 3, 1978. Issued by the State Bank of Vietnam, each of the five Uncirculated notes...

Lighthouse Currency Album

This currency album comes in a black classic Lighthouse design. It comes with 20 currency notes or currency sleeves in crystal-clear pockets. The, 7 1/2 x 3 1/4, Lighthouse currency album has a 3-ring binder system that allows easy removal and addition...

Series 1934 $1 Silver Certificate Circ

Now sought after collectibles, these $1 "funnyback" silver certificates could – once upon a time – be swapped for a big silver dollar! Just two issues bore this unusual back design; these circulated Series 1934 notes we're offering here were the last to...

1850s Rhode Island Broken Banknote

Broken banknotes — obsolete American paper currency — is always extremely popular with our customers. We've acquired a small stash of $1 banknotes that were themselves stashed away — discovered in a long-forgotten hoard of paper currency in the basement...

Philippines World War II Guerilla Emergency Notes Set of 10

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces invaded the Philippines and promptly issued their own currency, while declaring the Filipinos' money invalid. In response, emergency currency was printed by guerilla fighters and free provinces. These...

Three Different Vintage Stock Certificates

All aboard the Scripophily Express! These vintage, ornate stock certificates offer a fascinating glimpse into America's financial past. Collectors — or scripophilists, as they are officially known — enjoy acquiring these diverse documents for many...

Argentina 20 Pesos Note

This beautifully illustrated note from the Republic of Argentina features 19th century politician and brigadier general, Juan Manuel de Rosas. Denominated 20 pesos, this note was issued from 1992 to 1997, when it was removed from circulation.

Civil War Era Railroad Scrip

These 50¢ notes were issued in 1862 during the Civil War by Georgia's Western & Atlantic Railroad mere weeks before the Andrews' Raid occurred. Union volunteers seized a train, cutting telegraph wires and wreaking havoc along the W&A's...

Series 1935 & 1957 $1 Silver Certificate Pair AU/CU

Small-sized $1 silver certificates were issued in 1928, 1934, 1935 and 1957, and could be redeemed for their face value in silver dollar coins – and later raw bullion – upon demand. In the early 1960s, silver certificates were discontinued; although they...

1917 $1 Legal Tender Note Circulated

Don't miss the opportunity to add this desirable piece of currency to your collection! The distinctive 1917 red-seal Legal Tender Note was the last of its kind printed with the famous horse blanket dimensions. A favorite of collectors, its face depicts a...

1862-1876 Shinplaster Fractional Currency Note Circulated

A shortage of small denomination coinage developed during the the Civil War. To fill that void, fractional currencies referred to as shinplasters circulated from 1862 and would continue to be issued into the Reconstruction Era until 1876. Physically...

1963 $5 Legal Tender Note Circulated

Initially created by the U.S. Treasury as an emergency measure during the Civil War, United States Notes were first authorized by the Legal Tender Act of 1862 and were printed for nearly eleven decades, making them the longest-issued form of U.S. paper...

1935A $1 Hawaii Overprint Silver Certificate Circulated

Fearing invasion after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Treasury issued emergency currency for the islands. Overprinted with brown Treasury seals, serial numbers and the word HAWAII, the easily identifiable $1 silver certificates could be demonetized if...

India 500 Rupee Gandhi Banknote Circulated

The face of this modern note features the revered Mahatma Gandhi, whose practice of non-violent resistance during the early 1900s would help lead to India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947. The note's back depicts the 17th century Red...

1862-1863 $100 CSA Note and 1862 CSA Jefferson Davis 5¢ Stamp

1862-1863 $100 CSA Note. These Civil War notes are now highly prized by collectors, but when the Confederacy collapsed 160 years ago they became worthless and many were destroyed! Issued by the CSA, these surviving $100 horse blanket notes feature...

1914 $10 Farm & Factory Federal Reserve Note Circulated

By 1914, agriculture and industry carried about equal weight in the U.S. economy, and they get balanced play on this great classic. The idyllic farm scene with horse-driven plow contrasts with an industrial sprawl and belching smokestacks. Its...

$1, $5 & $10 Silver Certificate Trio Circ

If you had to lug around 16 silver dollars, they would add almost an extra pound to your frame! But weighing a combined three grams and sporting a face value of $16, this trio of svelte silver certificates offered their bearer both convenience and...

1863-1864 $5 & $10 Confederate States of America Note Pair Circulated

The Confederate States of America issued its own currency before and during the Civil War. These big $5 and $10 horseblanket notes measure a sizable 7 1/4" x 3" and are hand signed and numbered. The notes were not backed by any hard assets, they were a...

Kennedy Family Colorized $2 Federal Reserve Note Crisp Uncirculated

This collector's edition genuine legal tender $2 Federal Reserve Note is sure to delight! Each note has been enhanced using the highest quality, precision-printed colorization technique, rendering the beloved Kennedy family in color. Each guaranteed,...

1862-1863 $100 CSA Note VF20-VF35

The Confederate States of America issued its own currency during the Civil War. Hand-signed more than 160 years ago, this sought-after $100 horse blanket note features a central vignette of a steam locomotive and milkmaid in the lower left corner. With...

1886 $5 Louisiana Baby Bond

Following the Civil War, the federal government imposed substantial taxes on all state-issued bank notes. Louisiana deftly avoided paying Uncle Sam's cut (and right under his nose, no less!) by issuing these $5 bonds with interest-bearing coupons. These...

1899 $5 Chief Silver Certificate Circulated

This issue is a highly coveted treasure among vintage U.S. currency. The famous Wild West themed engraving portrays Running Antelope of the Oncpapa Sioux. On the reverse are superbly engraved decorative effects of the period. Our Fine quality circulated...

North American Bald Eagle 50mg 24K Gold Note

Here's a unique and affordable way to add gold to your collection! These beautifully designed notes contain 50mg of 24 karat gold sandwiched between layers of protective polyester film. Approximate size 4" x 2". Price subject to change without notice due...

North American Prairie Dog 25mg 24K Gold Note

Here's a unique and affordable way to add gold to your collection! These beautifully designed notes contain 25mg of 24 karat gold sandwiched between layers of protective polyester film. Approximate size 4" x 2". Price subject to change without notice due...

Philipines 1967 Silver Peso & Set of 10 WWII Guerilla Notes Pair

Philippines 1967 Bataan Day Silver Peso, Issued in 1967, this coin pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Bataan Death March after the province surrendered to the Japanese during WWII. Filipino and American POWs suffered unspeakable cruelties by the...

Prairie Dog & Bald Eagle 24K Gold Note Pair

Gold: $25 or Less – Here's a unique and affordable way to add gold to your collection! These beautifully designed notes contain 25mg and 50mg respectively of 24 karat gold sandwiched between layers of protective polyester film. Approximate size 4" x 2"...

Series 1935A $1 Hawaii Overprint & North Africa Emergency Currency Pair Circ

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, emergency currency was issued for the islands. Overprinted with brown Treasury seals, serial numbers and the word HAWAII, the easily identifiable $1 silver certificates could be demonetized if they fell into the hands...

Series 2003 $1 Federal Reserve Star Note CU

A star is born – or rather, a star note is born when, upon inspection, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing deems a note imperfect before being released into circulation. The defective note is removed and replaced with a star note, which has an...

Three Different 1862-1876 Shinplaster Fractional Currency Notes Circulated

A shortage of small denomination coinage developed during the Civil War. To fill the void, fractional currencies referred to as shinplasters circulated throughout the struggling economy from 1862 on into the Reconstruction Era, until discontinuation in...

U.S. $2 Jefferson Note 1917 Very Good

1907 $5 Woodchopper Legal Tender Note Circulated

This final large size 1907 $5 Legal Tender Note is a perfect example of the beautiful engravings that once adorned America's paper currency. The detailed scene of a pioneer family led to its famous "Woodchopper" moniker. Andrew Jackson's portrait appears...

2017 $2 Federal Reserve Note Crisp Uncirculated

The $2 denomination first appeared in American currency in 1862, and continues to be sporadically printed in a revised form today. Many collectors have an affinity for this denomination — perhaps one reason for its appeal is that it is not commonly seen...