Currency

Paper money with history behind every note

U.S. currency collecting covers everything from familiar silver certificates to scarce national bank notes — each with its own story about American banking history.

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What We Carry

Types of currency we handle

Silver Certificates

Blue-seal notes once redeemable for silver, among the most commonly collected small-size U.S. notes and a great entry point.

Red Seal Notes

United States Notes with a distinctive red Treasury seal, issued alongside Federal Reserve Notes for much of the 20th century.

National Bank Notes

Notes issued by individual chartered banks across the country, often collected by state, city, or issuing bank.

Large-Size Notes

Currency issued before 1929, physically larger than modern bills and popular for their bold designs and scarcity.

Grading Paper Money

How condition is judged on currency

Currency grading uses its own scale and vocabulary — separate from coin grading, but with a similar logic: originality and lack of handling wear drive value.

Grades range from heavily circulated (Good, Very Good) up through Crisp Uncirculated, with emphasis on folds, creases, and paper body.
Centering, color, and paper originality (no washing, pressing, or repairs) all affect value at a given grade.
PMG is the leading third-party grading service for currency — see our certified coins page for how that process works.

Learn more about third-party certification for notes on our certified coins page.

Storage

Keeping currency in good condition

Paper money is more fragile than coins in some ways and more forgiving in others — a few habits go a long way.

Store notes flat, never folded, in inert (PVC-free) currency sleeves or holders.
Keep notes out of direct sunlight and away from humidity, which can cause fading and foxing.
Handle by the edges, and avoid paper clips, rubber bands, or tape near collectible notes.
If you inherited a box of old bills and aren't sure what you have, bring them in as-is — we're used to sorting through mixed currency.

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