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Sep 30, 2017, 13:59 PM
Why did someone flush 500-euro notes down toilets?
In Geneva, two individuals have been identified as having flushed tens of thousands of euros in cut-up €500 notes. The question is — why? -
Sep 25, 2017, 08:35 AM
Persian notes star in auction in London by Spink
The 86 lots of Persian bank notes in Spink’s Sept. 27 sale in London are, the firm says, “among the most handsome issues in the history of world currency.” -
Sep 25, 2017, 08:23 AM
BEP efforts to recover hurricane damaged notes
The BEP is encouraging victims of Hurricanes Harvey or Irma who may have notes damaged by flood waters to contact them. -
Sep 22, 2017, 12:00 PM
Gold Rush paper Americana treasures in Cowan's sale
Letters and documents recording individual Gold Rush experiences were featured in Cowan's Auctions' Sept. 8 sale of part of Eric C. Caren's diverse collections. -
Sep 18, 2017, 07:00 AM
Former Soviet republics issue new bank notes
Georgia is among the former Soviet republics that continue to be a boon to collectors with new issues of bank notes. -
Sep 17, 2017, 11:47 AM
Series 2013 $100 notes out ahead of schedule
Series 2013 $100 Federal Reserve notes are appearing in circulation and the marketplace earlier than expected. -
Sep 15, 2017, 12:06 PM
BEP offers hurricane victims note-recovery service
The Mutilated Currency Division of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing may be able recover paper money damaged in the recent hurricanes to strike the U.S. -
Sep 11, 2017, 08:00 AM
Marlene Dietrich's short snorter goes to auction
Actress Marlene Dietrich’s short snorter — a roll of 83 notes bearing the autographs of more than 1,000 individuals — is headed to auction. -
Sep 10, 2017, 10:58 AM
Artist revisits old idea with corporate paper money
A French artist revisits an old concept and offers fresh takes on paper money issued by corporations like McDonald’s and Facebook. -
Sep 9, 2017, 13:58 PM
São Tomé and Príncipe issues new bank note series
The Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe to issue a new currency series, dropping three zeroes from all denominations. -
Sep 8, 2017, 11:23 AM
Uncertain future for Tubman on $20
In addition to the news regarding Harriet Tubman on the $20 note, we learned of an upcoming Kagin's auction that will feature some original 'Bo' hobo nickels. -
Sep 3, 2017, 10:20 AM
New Hungarian note to depict historic gold coin
The National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) revealed the 1,000-forint bank note's new security feature Aug. 24, in an updating program begun in 2014. -
Sep 1, 2017, 10:05 AM
Set of rare Zanzibar notes reportedly sold privately
A six-piece set of bank notes from Zanzibar, representing the Indian Ocean nation’s first paper money, is reported sold in a private transaction. -
Sep 1, 2017, 09:27 AM
Will Mnuchin reverse Tubman portrait decision on note
Harriet Tubman was selected to appear on the next $20 note by Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, but his replacement has not committed to supporting that decision.