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May 30, 2016, 08:00 AM
New Zealand releases rest of new note series
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced that the remaining notes in its new “Brighter Money” Series 7 are now in circulation. -
May 29, 2016, 08:00 AM
Counterfeiting not confined to foreign nations
Counterfeiting of high-quality Federal Reserve notes can occur in the United States, as shown in 2014 convictions. -
May 28, 2016, 08:00 AM
Series 1928 gold certificates among auction highlights
A pair of high-denomination Series 1928 gold certificates highlight a June 12 sale by a Minnesota auction company. -
May 26, 2016, 13:45 PM
Disney Dollars' discontinuation this week's top post
Also this week, former Coin World editor Beth Deisher advocated for historical U.S. women to appear on coins in addition to paper money. -
May 25, 2016, 13:07 PM
Peru leads world in counterfeiting
Lima, Peru, is now the counterfeiting capital of the world, says the U.S. Secret Service, which seized 16 million bills of Peruvian manufacture in 2015. -
May 24, 2016, 08:38 AM
Souvenir cards affordable way to collect rare notes
Souvenir cards offer an affordable way to collect rare notes such as the Series 1896 silver certificates, better known as the "Educational Notes." -
May 23, 2016, 08:30 AM
Rare notes off market for years in Lyn Knight auction
The large-size type section of Lyn Knight's June Memphis paper money auction has some that should approach and cross the $100,000 barrier. -
May 20, 2016, 13:30 PM
Heritage sale shows strength of large-size market
The large-size note category, the one most observers look to when trying to categorize the state of the market, remains strong and active. -
May 20, 2016, 12:15 PM
Disney Dollars canceled but collectors still enjoy
The Disney Dollar, a popular form of private currency since 1987, was discontinued on May 14. -
May 16, 2016, 08:12 AM
BEP Intaglio Print Program on sale starting May 24
The newest addition to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Intaglio Print Program, “Defenders of Democracy,” will go on sale at 8 a.m. Eastern Time May 24. -
May 15, 2016, 10:50 AM
Zimbabwe to issue its own dollar denominated notes
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will soon print its own version of the U.S. dollar in an effort to ease the country’s cash shortage. -
May 14, 2016, 09:24 AM
Eurozone to cease printing, issuing €500 note by 2018
The European Central Bank announced on May 4 that it will permanently stop printing and issuing the €500 bank note by the end of 2018. -
May 9, 2016, 08:00 AM
Former Federal Reserve chair supports changes
Former Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke used his blog to weigh in on the recently announced currency overhaul. -
May 8, 2016, 09:00 AM
Taiwan confiscates $1 million Federal Reserve notes
Taiwan confiscates $1 million Federal Reserve notes after one is donated to a foundation and bank attempts to cash the fantasy issue. -
May 7, 2016, 09:00 AM
New Zealand wins IBNS Banknote of the Year Award
New Zealand’s new Edmund Hillary polymer $5 note is the winner of the International Bank Note Society’s 2015 Banknote of the Year Award. -
May 6, 2016, 13:56 PM
The New Orleans trio: Collecting Paper
From 1836 to 1852, the City of New Orleans was split into three municipalities; each issued currency. A four-note set of New Orleans issues is a collector goal. -
May 4, 2016, 09:30 AM
Painting depicts barrels overflowing with money
A coveted trompe l’oeil painting of money highlights Sotheby’s American Paintings sale in New York City on May 18, Victor Dubreuil’s Barrels of Money. -
May 4, 2016, 07:30 AM
Royal Bank of Scotland selects Nan Shepherd for note
Scottish novelist and poet Nan Shepherd will be on the next £5 note from Royal Bank of Scotland. -
May 3, 2016, 14:25 PM
English painter Turner to be on Bank of England note
Nineteenth century English painter J.M.W. Turner is the Bank of England’s selection as the subject of the back of the next £20 bank note.