I was thinking it would be fun to put together a set of German notes from the early 1900s when they had hyperinflation going on. There are so many notes to find. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. What notes are best to start with? How much would it cost to put together a basic set in the best shape possible? Any help is much appreciated!
No hard and fast rules for this stuff. I think it's easiest to start with the regular government issues and then move into the city/state issues if you find those interesting. If you have access to moderate sized and larger coin shows, look through dealer pick boxes. You can always find interesting stuff for a buck or 2. Stay away from the damaged notes. Do research on the notes you get and keep a list so you don't buy duplicates. When you start having trouble finding diff notes in the pick box, then it's time to move up, but by that time you should have built a decent knowledge base. IMO, I recommend learning the inexpensive learning process before you jump into high grade and/or rare notes. As with any very specialized, niche collectable area, knowledge is king. My guess is that if you like history, you'll find this subject incredibly interesting.
Thank you for the pointers and advice. I love the historical aspect behind currency so I am sure I will find it facinating. I am definitely looking at less expensive notes so that I can buy a few at a time instead of one every few months.
What would you recommend as a source for governments issued notes? Any books or websites inparticular?