World Notes Available
Top 5 Reasons to collectÂ
world banknotes:
Collecting world banknotes is fun, educational and rewarding. Most 1-nation banknote collectors agree that once they have discovered world issues it is darn hard to turn one's back on the rich colourful designs/history of these series. The amazing part of collecting WORLD banknotes is that you can pursue a handful or a hundred different nations! You set the limit to the scope of your collection!
Cash is targeted as a dirty "problem" by Bill Gates, VISA & other parties who started the "Better than Cash Alliance. This ultra powerful lobby group champions Visa, CC & easy to trace digital currencies. It has 77 nation members,* who use propaganda to champion digital commerce to kill cash. They have falsely created posters to link the pandemic to "dirty money." Several retail outlets subsequently laid off cashiers for so-called "safe" self-check outs. According to Merchant Machine's "Countries Most Reliant on Cash" article, only 1% of the people in the UK use cash. ATM's are shutting down. No organizations champion cash. Cashless populations continue to grow while cash use shrinks (*Now 80 countries! 9/10/23)Â
World special serial numbers, errors & replacements notes are typically far cheaper than Canadian, US, Australian or other nation's similar notes. This means that collecting banknotes is far cheaper than you think. It makes collecting currency accessible for all ages (all budgets).Â
Collecting banknotes is a relatively new hobby! It has not been around as long as collecting coins! For that reason, many coin dealers are just like you - learning what to collect! This can translate into huge savings for you - if you dig a little/learn what is collectible. This is the main reason why I started this site!
Online resources like Numista, the Banknote Museum (BNM), Coin Community Forum (CCF), Cointalk, Collector's Universe, Canadian Paper Money+ & others make it easier now than ever before! Even Social Media sites (Reddit, FB, IG) have fun resources to view/share. Great sites are at your fingertips! +See Sites & Forums
There are far fewer currency collectors than coin hunters. Some coin collectors get so hooked on the many features of currency (signature combinations, special serial numbers, short prefixes, idiosyncratic designs like the CDN "Devil's Face" or the Seychelles 50 Rupee "SEX" note) that they abandon coins altogether & switch their focus entirely on banknotes. Also there is a huge faction of Non-circulating Coin collectors who buy exclusive mint products which rarely increase in book value. Some of these "NCLT" collectors switch to buying "specimens" or "proofs" (banknotes that were never meant for circulation). Eventually, some of these "NCLT" collectors get hooked on world currency too. Â
Personally, I got hooked on collecting the different signatures combinations of Canadian banknotes. After Travel to Jamaica, the Eastern Caribbean & Europe, I broke free from the Bank of Canada "box" and branched into World notes. Since then, I have never looked back.
Whether you collect according to World Motifs (fish, birds or planes) or by nation (Canada, Mexico or USD) try at least to buy high grade (Uncirculated) world examples. And remember to peruse this site & others to educate yourself. Be patient: there are many sources to acquire notes from & never feel pressured into buying anything from any particular buyer. Exercise due diligence (be sure to correctly identify the note you are thinking about purchasing) & HAVE FUN!Â
For over 20 years, I have been helping collectors assemble their dream sets one note at a time. Now, let me see if I can help you!
TESTIMONIALS:
"Thanks ... received notes yesterday, as described. The perfect addition to the low # notes!" Archey from CPMF
"Notes received, well packed, GEM unc, exactly as described. Who can ask for anything more....?"
"Once again, excellent service and communication with James. Thanks for making a collection more complete!"
"Thanks ...,the notes and the shipping were perfect."
-RegentÂ
"I received my lot of 10 FFK notes and the notes are perfect condition as advertised. The transaction was simple, smooth and secure." Â
Best regards, Whitenite.
"The site is both educating and entertaining for all levels of collectors. One couldn't help being charmed. After all, the more one knows about the hobby, the more one would enjoy it."Â
Hoong, aka "Lamb" CPMF member.
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Collectors have purchased notes from me through the various forums listed on my Notaphilyc Sites link for 2 decades. Â I have been buying/selling on eBay since 2004Â
