Paper money was first issued in the United States on March 10, 1862, and became legal tender by an act of Congress seven days later. Today, collecting paper money from around the world (also known as banknotes) is gaining in popularity. With a little imag
Cael Chappell has been collecting banknotes for fifteen years, and has written an excellent introduction to the hobby.
Every day the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints approximately 22.5 million paper notes in denominations ranging from $1 to $100.
Randy Johnson says he is "not a serious collector," but simply starting picking up paper money as he travelled.
"I believe I have succeeded in providing at least one banknote example for all current banknote producing countries (and a few that aren't around anymore).
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