Collecting Paper Money - Littleton Coin Company

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Dear Collector,
Welcome to the fun and exciting hobby of U.S. paper
money collecting. For centuries, paper currency has
attracted collectors and historians alike.
People from all walks of life are drawn to paper
money because of its history, artistic beauty, and
economic legacy. Many vignettes on early U.S. paper
money were engraved by well-known artists, and offer
a snapshot of life as it was then. Still others were
printed by famous statesmen like Paul Revere and Benjamin
Franklin, or signed by men whose signatures can be found on the
Declaration of Independence.
Hold a note in your hand and imagine the era in which it
circulated. Travel back to colonial America with Continental Currency,
to the Civil War with a Confederate or a federally issued Legal Tender
Note, and to the early 1900s with a Federal Reserve Note. Paper
money also makes an ideal companion to coin collecting, as both
chronicle the art and history of American economics.
Prior to the 20th century, paper money’s purchasing power was so
great, few people could afford to set it aside. In the 1820s, Dr. Joshua
Cohen was one of the few who assembled a collection of American
Revolutionary currency, but over all, there was little collecting
interest until the first half of the 20th century. Since then, interest in
paper money has increased dramatically as more collectors across
the nation have discovered the excitement and satisfaction this
colorful hobby offers.
In this new, expanded edition of How to Collect U.S. Paper Money,
you’ll...
Read about how two different people on opposite
sides of the country turned old forgotten notes
into fortunes.
Discover the many types of paper currency that
helped build America.
Learn how to care for your collection.
Find a handy glossary that explains terms used
with the hobby.
Sit back and relax. As you browse through this latest edition, you’ll
discover a wide selection of notes to collect. Some of the notes shown
you may never have seen. In fact, many people may not even know
such notes existed! Once you see them for yourself, though, I’m sure
you’ll find them irresistible!
I hope you’ll join us in exploring the colorful world of paper money
collecting – one rich in history and excitement!
Sincerely,
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David M. Sundman
President
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