Swiss 50 Franc Banknote Wins Coveted IBNS Annual Prize – Each year, the members of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) elect a newly released banknote to receive the annual banknote of the year prize. Producing an award-winning bank note… Read More

Alternative Currencies Around the World – Part One: Cryptocurrencies – What started with the invention of virtual wallets like Paypal that could be used to send money around the globe has spawned into cryptocurrencies – virtual alternatives to government-issued notes… Read More

Venezuelan Currency: The Bolivar Fuerte Venezuelan currency (VES) has been around since the late 1800’s and it wasn’t until 2008 that it experienced a major change. Due to high rates of inflation, the bolivar fuerte (strong) was adopted at a… Read More

The New Commemorative $10 Banknote in Canada – In 2017, Canada celebrated an incredible milestone in its national history – 150 years of confederation with a commemorative $10 banknote. It was July 1st, 1867 when the British North America Act… Read More

Rare and Valuable Banknotes from Around the World – For most banknote collectors, coming across one of the rare and valuable items on this list would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The world’s most valuable banknotes include misprints and other production… Read More