Small size paper currency first became popular in the United States during the 1920s. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing had grown steadily in size and the need for specialized ink and paper increased production costs, which prompted the issue of smaller bills to reduce expenses.

When most people think of Canadian gold or silver coins, the first thing that comes to mind is the Maple Leaf. Indeed, this collection of coins is the nation’s most popular, and below are some reasons why they recently received new packaging.

Those that wish to become currency collectors must familiarize themselves with all the currency grades. These standards have been established to simplify the process of evaluating paper notes and facilitating transactions between collectors around the world.

As you grow your currency collection, it is inevitable that at some point you’ll encounter bank notes which have an adhesive stamp attached to their surface. These notes aren’t particularly rare and some varieties are quite common, but they are significant for a number of reasons.

The 2020 True Patriot Silver Round is the latest annual series to be struck in the United States. It makes a wonderful gift for family or friends and is intricately designed in a manner that has caught the attention of silver collectors both in and outside the USA.

At its height, the Roman Empire stretched from Great Britain to North Africa and the Levant, and lasted for almost a thousand years. During this time many different gold and silver coins were minted, most of which feature different Emperors. Below are three examples, which are sought after by coin collectors.