Thinking about doing this

So I have a small itching interest in currency and sometime in the possibly near future I may want to start pursuing a collection.

I don't really care about serial numbers or anything like that, I enjoy the different varieties of currency that have been printed over time (in the US).

For monetary reasons right now I want to just focus on $1 bills and certs and so I think I want to put together some kind of $1 type set from present day back to as early as possible. Right now I have an 1899 $1 silver cert in somewhat fine condition and an uncirculated crisp 1957 $1 silver cert.

I would like to find some kind of resource that has detailed information of the various currency series, like the information coinfacts.com has for coins. Any good websites like that out there?

Any other tips or ideas are appreciated.

 

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1899? black eagle? gotta luv 'em!!!

you got the right intentions... let your wallet follow your interests! tis always better to tread slowly then rush into it. Currency is not for everyone, but does have it share of fantastic designs! I would be willing to bet however, that once you start a type set, you just might branch off into something more

good luck! and please, 'when' you get an example... SHOW US some of us live off the collections of others

 

An 1899 Black Eagle is a wonderful note so keep it.

However, if funds are limited (I know mine are) you may want to concentrate on small size notes for now. 1928 to date.

Just like coins it depends on what you have to spend but a $1 type set can be accomplished.


....then you move on

 

Well I can pony up and pay for some of the more expensive notes, just not a ton of them. I would like to compile a list of all the varieties of $1 notes from the first made to present day, any recommendations of websites with good info like that?

 

Are you talking large and small size or just small. If small I can give a great reference book.

 

Both, I'm interested in the complete history, even the notes that I may not be able to afford.

 

Well, for small size I suggest:

Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money 1928 to date
7th edition by John Schwartz and Scott Lindquist.

Covers all small U.S. denominations with retail values and plenty of info.

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