Old Banknotes in Old Dusty Books?

Do you have any old notes in between an old book or Bible? If so you might be in luck. Banknotes printed locally in old towns and cites all over England seem to be rising in value incredibly!

Take for example, the 200 year old banknote from Whitehaven, which sold for £1,800, in London on Monday.

The exact date of production is unknown as it was never circulated, the bank itself only lasted 20 years.

The incredible thing is that this notes face value is a mere £1.05 and it was only expected to sell for £500 - £700, but to see it go for more than double!

So if you do have an old note in between those old books in the attic, get them out treat it with care and get it over to a professional who can check it out and value it for you. You never know.

For pictures and more background information about the area go to Whitehaven

Paper Money Collecting: USA Events This Weekend

USA Events

Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26
Coin Show
Red Lion Inn
1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, California
916-317-9055
mcintoshcoins@yahoo.com
65 tables, Admission $3.00

Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
33rd Annual Chicago International Coin Fair
Crowne Plaza
5440 North River Rd
Rosemont, Illinois
414-421-3484
80 tables, Admission $5.00


Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
Coin Show
Municipal Auditorium
801 N. Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, Florida
941-954-0202
frankcox@comcast.net
Admission free


Saturday, April 26
Coin & Collectable Show
Heritage Church Meeting
4799 S. Bradley Rd
Santa Maria, California
805-937-1250
20 (18) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26
Spring Coin Show
La Quinta Inn
I-40 exit 317
Crossville, Tennesse
256-534-9149
10 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26
Coin & Currency Show
American Legion Post #17
21 Cedar St
Naugatuck, Connecticut
203-746-7531
deecoin@msn.com
20 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27
Coin & Stamp Expo
Holiday Inn Express
4732 N. Dale Mabry
Tampa, Florida
727-848-7697
h.rogg@verizon.net
42 (20) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27
Bay 101 Casino Collectibles Show
Bay 101 Casino
1801 Bering Dr
San Jose, California
626-893-7926
mun3335@aol.com
40 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27
46th Annual Hershey Coin Club Show
Fire Hall
2818 Horshoe Pike
Campbelltown, Pennsylvania
717-838-8730 or 350-2344
larrybyrd@prodigy.net
36 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27
Coin & Stamp Show
Texas Ranger Knox Hall
IH-35
Waco, Texas
254-756-6613 or Tom Campbell 254-848-4276
45 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27
Coin Show
National Guard Armory
201 W. 9th Ave
Lexington, North Carolina
336-956-6494
xtrabillygray@yahoo.com
50 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 27
Meyer Coin Show
VFW
111 Concord Exchange S.
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
651-402-7480
bmmeyer@usfamily.net
37 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Meyer Coin Show
VFW
111 Concord Exchange S.
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
651-402-7480
bmmeyer@usfamily.net
37 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Coins, Currency, Stamps & Post Card Show
Senior Citizens Center
corner of Main St. & 6th St.
Clarksburg, West Virginia
304-265-3932
25 (15) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
SNECC Show
Polish National Home
60 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford, Connecticut
203-877-1680
34 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
4th Sunday of the Month Coin Club Show
Knight's of Columbus
1155 S. Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, Florida
561-964-8180
swicer@comcast.net
36 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Coin Show
Holiday Inn
2000 Holiday Inn Dr., I-94 & 127
Jackson, Michigan
517-927-1426
richard@masoncoins.com
24 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Greenhills Classic
American Legion Post 530
11100 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio
937-376-2807
numismaniaofohio@woh.rr.com
55 (50) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
MI-Ohio Coin Show
VFW Hall
27345 Schoolcraft
Redford Twp, Michigan
248-719-5650 or Don Reid 313-737-9141
mstorey@twmi.rr.com
70 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Tri-State Monthly Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
Exit 339 of PA Tpke., 308 Expwy
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
305-852-7678
55 (35) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Coin & Stamp Show
Catapano Engineering Hall
585 Rte. 110, Broadhollow Rd
Melville, New York
516-557-7096 cell
gsstamps@hotmail.com
Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Coin, Stamp & Postcard Collectibles Show
Harvey D. Morin VFW Post 294
965 Center Rd
West Seneca, New York
716-656-8080 or Glenn T. Annalora 433-7028
52 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Coin Club Show
VFW Post 1307
1601 Weld Rd
Elgin, Illinois
847-888-1449
32 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 27
31st Spring Coin, Stamp & Collectable Show
VFW Post 6196
Luzerne Rd. & Richardson St
Queensbury, New York
518-654-9585
fredscoins@frontiernet.net
29 (28) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
40th Annual Cowlitz Coin Show
AWPPW Hall
724 15th Ave
Longview, Washington
360-270-7187
misskittyz@msn.com
24 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Covina Coin Club Coin-A Rama
Masonic Center
50 W. Duarte Rd
Arcadia, California
951-279-1542 or 951-317-4324
bnash@uia.net
45 tables, Admission $1.00


Sunday, April 27
Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show
Holiday Inn
3603 Vine
Hays, Kansas
785-625-3066
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Madison Cty. Coin Club Show
UAW 663 Union Hall
2840 Madison Ave
Anderson, Indiana
765-621-9468
numiman@hotmail.com
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
43rd Annual Mundelein Coin Club Show
American Legion Hall
Rt. 132 E. of Rte. 21
Gurnee, Illinois
847-918-0490
23 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Knox County Coin Club Show
VFW Hall
235 Park St
Rockland, Maine
207-273-3462
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 27
Coin-O-Rama
Middle School
Clara Barton St
Dansville, New York
585-335-2609
30 tables, Admission free

King Rama IX of Thailand : Banknotes Celebrate His 80th Birthday

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand popularly known as Rama IX, cerebrated his 80th birthday on December 5th 2007. To commemorate this landmark 3 uncut banknotes of 1,5,and 10 Baht denominations were released on November 28, 2007.

The king is the longest serving monarchy in existence today, he has been on the throne longer than Queen Elizabeth II as he ascended the throne in 1946.

There are a few things about this King that makes him stand out. He was born in America, studied in Switzerland and has a deep love for his people, and they for him. From comments I've read all over the net I kind of get the idea that I'm watching "Going to America", the people of Kumanda I think it was called really loved their "Prince"

The King has four children, one son and three girls. One of his a daughters is a Professor in one of the Universities and another one relinquished her title as Princess in order to marry an American citizen. Her only son Khun Pomo was lost during the Tsunami disaster and so the King Rama IX shared a loss with his people in a very personal and sad way as one of his grandsons was a victim of this unforgettable disaster.

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Collecting Events This Weekend: USA, UK, Asia

For the first time this year we are able to include events in Asia.
Do call and verify times and venue before setting out on a long journey.
Here are the events this weekend in US, Uk and Asia. Enjoy...

USA Events

Friday, April 18 - Saturday, April 19
Indian Capitol Coin Club Show
Civic Center
Okmulgee St. & 4th St
Muskogee, Oklahoma
918-931-8256
50 tables, Admission free


Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20
44th Annual GA Numis. Assoc. Coin & Currency Show
NW GA Trade & Convention Ctr.
I-75 exit 333, 2211 Dug Gap Battle
Dalton, Georgia
770-421-8387
chascoins06@yahoo.com
175 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Coin Show
Jefferson County Fairgrounds,
Exhibit Hall, 15200 W. 6th Ave
Golden, Colorado
303-290-6138
30 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19
3rd Saturday Coin Club Show
Eagle Lodge #3752
33710 State Rd. 54 E
Zephyrhills, Florida
813-779-1649
20 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Coin & Currency Show
American Legion Post 5
3810 W. Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida
813-767-8001
Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Hawaii Stamp & Coin Dealers Association Show
YWCA, Room 307
Richards St
Honolulu, Hawaii
808-531-6251
hisc@aloha.net
Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Southport Coin Assoc. Semi Annual Coin Show
VFW Field Post 901
113 Keefe St
Elmira, New York
570-537-6156
elj97@npacc.net
24 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Blue Ridge & Monticello Coin Club Show
Best Western Airport Inn & Suites
5920 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville, Virginia
434-466-2909
vacoins@comcast.net
Admission free


Saturday, April 19
2nd Annual Northern Lakes Coin & Currency Show
Moose Lodge
Hwy. 169 E. & 10th Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
218-244-9299
ken@efirstchoicemortage.com
12 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Air Capitol Coin & Stamp Show
Best Western Airport
6815 W. Kellogg Dr
Wichita, Kansas
316-200-1050
37 (35) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19
Spring Coin Club Show
American Legion Post #179
2327 Wilson SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616-667-1981
johnchirco@sbcglobal.net
26 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20
Northern VA Coin Club Coin Show
Community Ctr.
120 Cherry St
Vienna, Virginia
703-444-2812
60 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20
Flint Coin, Stamp & Sports Card Show
Courtland Center Mall
4190 E. Court St
Burton, Michigan
810-695-6430
60 (44) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20
JAG Coin & Currency Show
Holiday Inn, Grand Ball Room
200 Tigue St., Exit 1 off I-380
Dunmore, Pennsylvania
570-775-9854
60 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 20
Coin & Currency Show
Knights of Columbus Hall
2590 Solomon's Island Rd.
Annapolis, Maryland
443-623-7025
ceocoins@comcast.net
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
WI Valley Coin Club Show
Howard Johnson Conf. Inn
2101 N. Mountain Rd., Hwy. 51 & NN
Wausau, Wisconsin
715-355-5437
40 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
CoinSuperstore Coin & Paper Show
Annex Club
554 Woodward Ave
New Haven, Connecticut
203-469-2943 or Alex Nocerino 203-530-9675
60 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
3rd. Sun. Coin Show
Holiday Inn
Rt. 3 Exit 4
Nashua, New Hampshire
603-434-4150
49 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Coin Show
Fire House
4900 Street Rd
Trevose, Pennsylvania
302-697-8308
johnbach@comcast.net
35 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Monthly Collector's Show
Howard Johnson's
3650 S. 72nd
Omaha, Nebraska
402-721-7364
edabish@msn.com
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
World Money Show
Recreation Ctr.
1232 Main Ave
Clifton, New Jersey
973-983-2449
robbies20@hotmail.com
45 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Liberty Coin Club Show
Elks Club
265 Main St
West Haven, Connecticut
203-562-4956
30 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 20
Baltimore Friendly Monthly Stamp & Coin Show
Crowne Plaza
2004 Greenspring Dr
Timonium, Maryland
800-701-7091
jreevesandcompany@hotmail.com
Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Coin Show
Center for the Arts
225 Commerical St
Waterloo, Iowa
319-429-5051
vikubz@cfu.net
35 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Detroit Area Coin Show
VFW Post 2645
24222 W. 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, Michigan
810-227-1477
40 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 20
Coin & Stamp Show
Art Serve Public Library
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
954-802-4967
jmarsh46@hotmail.com
85 (80) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Blue Ribbon Coin & Stamp Show
Saint Clements Hall
3030 Tremainsville Rd
Toldeo, Ohio
419-867-3688
45 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
NOISE Coin Show
Holiday Inn
860 Irving Pk, 2 blks. E. of Rt. 53
Itasca, Illinois
630-250-7474
40 (38) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Coin & Currency Show
First State & Rescue Squad Bldg.
200 Marlboro Rd. & Ferris Rd
Old Bridge, New Jersey
732-290-0440 or 740-4604
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Columbus Coin, Stamp & Card Show
Makoy Center
5462 Center St
Hilliard, Ohio
614-785-9967
drich@columbus.rr.com
Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Heartland Spring Coin Show
Masonic Temple
695 Bellantyne St
El Cajon, California
619-787-5331
griffin_international@hotmail.com
25 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Onondaga Numismatic Association Show
Ramada Inn
1305 Buckley Rd
Syracuse, New York
315-455-6791
mcaiello@twcny.rr.com
25 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Coin Show
Tadmor Shrine
3000 Krebs Ctr
Akron, Ohio
330-882-3187 or Dave 837-1290
45 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Coin & Collectible Show
Johanning Civic Center
1500 N. US 31
Kokomo, Indiana
574-753-9887
dcolf@msn.com
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
Coin & Stamp Show
Elks Lodge
126 E. Vine St
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-390-1937
jameslowery59@yahoo.com
25 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 20
JMV Coin & Currency Show
Radisson Hotel South
100 E. Alta Mesa Blvd
Fort Worth, Texas
254-760-8682
info@jmventertainment.com
25 tables, Admission $2.00

UK Events

Sunday, April 20
Coin Fair
Coins, Stamps and Postcards
10.00am-4.00pm
Patchway High School.
Patchway, Filton, Bristol
01626 859350

Friday, April 18
Numismatic Society of Ireland
8 Ely Place, Dublin.
028 9146 6743

Saturday, April 20
Lancashire & Cheshire Numismatic Society
The Reception Room
2nd Floor, Central Library
Manchester
0161 275 2661

Asia Events
Coin and Stamp Fair Asia 2008
Coins, Stamps, Books
Park Royal Hotel
Beach Road
Singapore
03 6140 6666
www.coinstampasia.com

The 3 Sisters on 200 Peso Dominican Banknotes

At the end of 2007 the Dominican Republic issued a 200 Pesos Oro Note. It has the portraits of three sisters, the Mirabal Sisters, Patricia, Minerva and Maria Teresa, were brutally murdered by a tyrannical leader in 1960.
I did a little search and felt really sad and ashamed that as human beings we could be so unfair and wicked to others.
Sadly this whole incident reminded me of the Iraqi situation. When will we ever learn? America tends or tended to support these corrupt tyrants because they were opposed to communism as if this alone made for a great leader.
Apparently the leader in the Republic at the time, Rafael Trujillo, had been trained by the US Marines and enjoyed US support until his death as a leading Latin American anti- communist! The fact that he ruled the country with iron fists , acquired so much wealth for himself while his people suffered and worst of all disappeared and were killed by his secret service didn't appear to count for much!
The sisters were members of an underground movement and had with their husbands been in and out of prison for various offenses to do with resisting the government. At the end of 1960 their husbands were all in prison and the sisters had gone to visit their husbands together. On their way back they were brutally murdered put back in their vehicle and it was rolled down a cliff to make it look like an accident.
These were women who stood up for what was right and just and did not let fear or talk of being the weaker gender stop them. They were mothers and their children were left orphaned so that some day the rest of humanity and their county at large would make the changes to enable the people of the Dominican Republic life a life free of tyranny.

The New 2007 Dominican Republic 200 Peso Oro

The sisters, Patricia, Minerva and Maria Teresa were an important symbol of resistance during this era and their deaths served as a catalyst for the revolt and subsequent downfall of the despotic regime that did so much harm to its people.

UK Events This Weekend

UK Events

Saturday 12 April
Coins and Collectibles Fair
City Hall, Cardiff
01792 415293

Saturday 13 April
Midland Coin Fair
Coins, Banknotes and Medals
10.00am - 3.30pm
National Motorcycle Museum
Bickenhill, Birmingham
01743 246963

Saturday 12 April
Coins, Medals, Books, Banknotes and Tokens
Fraink and Son
Tyne and Wear
0191 413 6749
www.b-frank-and-son.co.uk

Sunday 13 April
Banknotes, Coins, Cards and Stamps
10.00am - 3.30pm
Stanway Football Club
New Farm Road
Stanway, Colchester
David James
01328 855251

Please: Call and Confirm before you set out on a long journey.

USA Paper Money Collecting: Evengs This Weekend

USA Events

Thursday, April 10 - Sunday, April 13
22nd Annual Spring Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo
Convention Center- Halls C & D
5001 Great American Pkwy.
Santa Clara, California
805-962-9939
taryn@exposunlimited.com
Admission $6.00


Friday, April 11
Spring Coin Club Show
High School
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, Iowa
515-532-2356
25 tables, Admission free


Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13
MSNS Annual Spring Show
Hyatt Regency Hotel
100 Town Center Dr
Dearborn, Michigan
734-285-1424
150 tables, Admission free


Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13
Coin & Stamp Show- 3 Days Only
Westchester Cty. Center
198 Central Ave
White Plains, New York
914-423-7957
100 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12
Coin Show
Skating Center
2661 Civic Center Dr.
Roseville, Minnesota
612-770-6578
Admission free


Saturday, April 12
Semi-Annual Coin Show
Quality Inn
1300 N. Central Expy., Hwy. 75 N
McKinney, Texas
972-978-1611
grollings1@peoplepc.com
38 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12
Coin & Currency Show
Comfort Stes.
Corner of SR 933 & Cleveland
South Bend, Indiana
574-272-9198
25 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12
Coin & Currency Club Show
DAV
4801 37th St. N
St. Petersburg, Florida
727-403-8662
robert_wly@yahoo.com
36 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12
Coin Club Show
Collett Street Recreation Center
203 Collett St
Morganton, North Carolina
828-261-5459
cichlidz1@aol.com
50 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12
Spring Coin Show
Scarlett's Gallery
1026 Main St
Lynchburg, Virginia
434-847-6523
15 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12
2nd. Sat. Monthly Coin Show
Best Inn
Exit 3 Putney Rd
Brattleboro, Vermont
802-297-1274
pepsijoseph@yahoo.com
15 (13) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
Spring Coin Show
Civic Center
Rapid City, South Dakota
Admission free


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
MNA 2008 47th Annual State Convention & Coin Show
State Fairgrounds-Trade Mart Bldg.
High St. exit off I-55
Jackson, Mississippi
601-729-2795
epsor@teleclipse.net
Admission free


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
Spring Coin Show
MCM Elegante Hotel
2020 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
505-217-2053
bob@reftech-intl.com
100 tables, Admission $1.00


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
39th Annual Coin Show
AmVets Post #9
2402 Railroad Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota
701-258-9438
capitalcitycoinclub@bis.midco.net
45 (40) tables, Admission $1.00


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
Postcard, Stamp, Paper & Collectibles Show
Johnson Co. 4H Fairgrounds, Bldg C
4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE
Iowa City, Iowa
319-400-6498
herbiniowa@mchsi.com
30 (5) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
Original Coin & Currency Show
National Guard Armory
400 S. Greer Rd
Florence, South Carolina
919-790-8544
rarecoins@bellsouth.net
Admission free


Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13
Wesern MD Spring Coin Show
Fire Hall #1
421 National Hwy
Lavale, Maryland
301-777-7277
jweir@atlanticbbn.net
35 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 13
RACE Rochester Area Coin Expo
DoubleTree Hotel
1111 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, New York
585-329-3598
keshequacoins@frontiernet.net
Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Coin & Currency Show
Rolland W. Lewis Community Bldg.
800 S. 27th St
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
217-932-5856
info@doics.com
35 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Bi-Monthly Tri-State Coin Show
Best Western Motor Inn
Rts. 10 & 101
Keene, New Hampshire
413-422-2794 or 802-254-9340
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Coin & Collectibles Show
Hilton
801 University Dr. E
College Station, Texas
979-575-4669
harolddwillis@hotmail.com
50 (40) tables, Admission $2.00


Sunday, April 13
Camelback Collectibles Club Show
Elks Lodge
6398 E. Oak St
Scottsdale, Arizona
480-370-7939
35 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Coin $ Stamp & Collectible Show
Eau Gallie Civic Ctr.
1551 Highland Ave
Melbourne, Florida
321-751-3647
wilson4808@bellsouth.net
Admission free


Sunday, April 13
71st Street Coin Show
Knights of Columbus
2100 E. 71st St
Indianapolis, Indiana
765-446-9535
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Coin Club Semi-Annual Show
Dante Club
1198 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, Massachusetts
413-786-4462
15 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Coin & Currency Show
American Legion
260 4th Ave. SE
Osseo, Minnesota
608-723-4917
50 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Nickel Trader Coin & Collectible Show
Castle Shannon Mem. Firehall
3600 Library Rd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
724-941-2338
nickel1356@comcast.net
80 (40) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Coin & Stamp Show
Catapano Engineering Hall
585 Rte. 110, Broadhollow Rd
Melville, New York
516-557-7096 cell
gsstamps@hotmail.com
Admission free


Sunday, April 13
West Suburban Coin & Collectible Expo
Park Pl. of Countryside Banq. Hall
6200 Joliet Rd
LaGrange-Countryside, Illinois
630-399-9060
85 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Spring Coin Club Show
Days Inn
18360 Conneaut Lake Rd
Meadville, Pennsylvania
814-333-4362
rrushton@zoominternet.net
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Clark County Semi-Annual Coin Club Show
I-70 Bingo Hall
283 E. Leffel Ln
Springfield, Ohio
937-426-8822
55 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
Greater Worcester Coin Show
Elks Lodge
754 Southbridge St., Rt. 12
Auburn, Massachusetts
978-658-0160
info@ebwpromotions.com
46 tables, Admission $1.00


Sunday, April 13
Tri-County Coin Club Show
American Legion
15 S. Main St
Sherburne, New York
607-674-9485
whodges@twcny.rr.com
13 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 13
JMV Coin & Currency Show
Crowne Plaza-Airport
1111 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas
254-760-8682
info@jmventertainment.com
25 tables, Admission $2.00

12 Federal Reserve Banks: How Many Issue Banknotes?

I learnt something new today amongst other things. Really I thought there was one Federal Reserve Bank in the US, but today I found out that there are actually 12 Federal Reserve Banks. Each have identifying items that distinguish them on the banknotes they issue.

The paper money issued in the United States presently are all federal reserve notes. Here is a list of the federal reserve banks and their distinguishing numbers and letters actually found on the bank notes.

1 A Boston
2 B New York
2 C Philadelphia
4 D Cleveland
5 E Richmond
6 F Atlanta
7 G Chicago
8 H St Luis
9 I Minneapolis
10 J Kansas City
11 K Texas
12 L San Francisco

Just one burger for $14 million-New Paper Money Going burst

Apart from the Zimbabwean money being so valueless, and the politics of the land in rags, there is also the reality of these million dollar banknotes are notes cant feed a family.One other thing that has shocked me the most is that these million dollar notes have use by dates, they are not legal tender in most cases they are cheques!

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Delcampe: A Collectors Site with a Great Community.

I just discovered a site and wanted to share this with you. It's called Delcampe. It's a collectors haven, Paper Money included. You might want to check it out and decide for yourself. Delcampe provides another source to getting affordable paper money item for your collection.

Delcampe: a true collectors paradise !

List of 10 Things To Avoid With Your Paper Money Collection

1. Do not iron creased, squashed or folded paper money
2. Do not tape your torn notes with cellotape.
3. Do not glue your paper money items to an album in order to display it.
4. Do not cut off the edges of damaged paper money banknotes.
5. Do not damage or crease the note by trying to remove ink or pencil marks.
6. Do not store your notes in used envelopes or old cigarette boxes.
7. Keep your collection away from direct sun light
8. Keep children away from your collection or you will be very sorry!
9. Your collection should be seen and not handled by your many viewers.
10. Cleaning or manipulation of banknotes should be avoided at all costs. It adds no value to your paper money collection whatsoever.

Paper Money Collecting: The US 100,000 Dollar Banknote

For the record there is a $100,000 US Banknote. It may not be in circulation or in print but it is still considered legal tender, thought it was never used as a note in circulation even when it was released. These were notes used within the banking system to transfer large amounts of funds to the Federal reserve. No bank is interested in using this system as the IT opportunities out there make it so much more easier to transfer money electronically.

Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) graces the face of the 100,000 dollar note, a controversial character if I had ever meet one. He was the 28th President of the United States of America. He is remembered for a lot of things, including The Revenue Act, Federal Reserve Act, The Espionage Act and The Sedition Act.



The things he did that stand out for me is not the fact that he was the first American President to visit the Pope while in office nor is it to do with his contribution to Americas foreign policy over the decades even right now his way of thinking is still present.

For me Woodrow is probably one of the great men on Paper Money that I have a problem with since he was in support of segregation and ended up sending a lot of black workers out of jobs with the government over racial grounds.

Anyway the US $100,00 note is a collector's item if you have got one. Mark my wood its a gem.

The Maastricht Fair and UK Events This Weekend

Ok I know this is supposed to be a UK exclusive but before I tell you whats happening in United Kingdom there is a very important event I want to mention, the "Maastricht Fair"

The Paper Money Fair Maastricht 2008, "Maastricht Fair"
In Valkenburg, Netherlands where the colorful paper money notes of Europe come from the 22nd edition of one of the world's largest paper money events for collectors and dealers will be taking place this weekend.

The Colorful Money of the Netherlands

From Saturday 5th (9.00 - 6.30) to Sunday 6th April (10 - 4.00) there will be a 2 day bourse, Saturday admission is 10 Euros, while Sunday is only 5 Euros, with concessions for families included, also children under 16 accompanied by parents enter free.

The Maastricht Fair will be taking place at Polfermolen, Valkenburg Plenkertstraat 50, 10 Km from Maastricht in the most southern part of the Netherlands.

For further details of this event contact the organiser, Jos Eijsermans, Postfach 1145, D-47547 Bedburg Hau, Germany. Tel: 0049 2821 71166- 71, email: eijsermans-events@T-online.de
Or visit this Paper Money website.


UK Events: This Weekend

Sun, 6 April (10 -3.30)
Clickcollect- Banknotes, coins, cards and stamps.
Fakenham Community Centre
Oak Street, Fakenham,
Stowmarket, NR21
01328 855251


Sun, 6 April (10 -4.00)
North of England Coin Fair
Coins and collectables
The Park Hotel,
Tynemouth
Newcastle upon Tyne
0191 4138749

Sun, 6 April (10 -4.00)
MG Fairs - Stamps, covers, coins, medals and banknotes
The Regency Hotel (formerly White House Hotel)
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham
0117 9623203
07773566994

Sun, 6 April (10 -4.00)
Coin Stamp and Card Fair
Social Club,
Church Road
Bradmore
Wolverhampton
07971950246

Before you set out on a long journey do call to confirm venue and times. Have a wonderful weekend.

Paper Money Collecting: USA Events This Weekend

USA EVENTS

Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6
59th Annual Pacific NW Numis. Assoc. Conv. & Coin Show
Community Ctr.
12424 42nd Ave. S.
Tukwila, Washington
425-831-8789
Admission $2.00


Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6
Gold & Silver Over Niagara Show
Conference Center
101 Old Falls St.
Niagara Falls, New York
716-694-2724
200 tables, Admission free


Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6
Coin, Currency & Stamp Expo
QLN Quantum Learning Ctr.
1938 Avenida del Oro
Oceanside, California
818-997-6496
iibick@sbcglobal.net
Admission free


Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6
Warrensville Hts. Coin Club Show
Holiday Inn
240 E. Hines Hill Rd
Hudson, Ohio
440-349-2206
Admission free


Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6
Shenandoah Valley Coin & Stamp Show
Community Ctr.
I-81 exit 235 E. on Rt. 256
Weyers Cave, Virginia
540-256-8685
tvg42@hotmail.com
50 (44) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
Coin Show
Budget Inns of America
323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, Tennesse
865-219-7119
bhp3rd@comcast.net
20 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
Numismatic Club Spring Show
Cty. Fairgrounds
2900 Lake St
Kalamazoo, Michigan
269-381-8669
russel_9@sbcglobal.net
48 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
Collector's Club Coin Show
Fire Dept.
50 E. Morris St
Bath, New York
607-776-6370
20 (19) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
1st. Sat. Monthly Coin & Currency Show
Staten Island Hotel
1415 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York
718-273-0895 or 698-5000
30 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
NESS Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
I-95 exit 15A
Dedham, Massachusetts
508-393-9732
dickmurphy@aol.com
50 (20) tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
Central TX Coin Show
Wingate Inn
1209 N. IH-35 & Hwy 79 exit 253
Round Rock, Texas
512-339-2923
40 tables, Admission $3.00


Saturday, April 5
Coin & Sports Card Show
Platt High School
220 Coe Ave
Meriden, Connecticut
203-634-0069 or R. Katz 235-7962 ext. 139
30 tables, Admission $0.99


Saturday, April 5
Coin Club Show
Convention Ctr.
302 S. College Ave
Bloomington, Indiana
812-339-1724
coincollec@aol.com
35 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5
18th Annual Spring Red Rose Coin Club Show
Farm & Home Center
1383 Arcadia Rd
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
717-656-8557
56 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
48th Annual Spring Show
Comfort Inn
700 Pike St
Marietta, Ohio
304-422-4375
40 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
First Sunday Coin, Currency & Postcards Show
Rotary Inn
Exit 29 I-91
Greenfield, Massachusetts
802-297-1274
25 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
BOPEX
City Hall
Kenhill Dr
Bowie, Maryland
410-987-3391
dickmorain@verizon.net
15 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
42nd Annual Coin & Stamp Show
Multi-Purpose Event Ctr.
1000 5th St
Wichita Falls, Texas
940-888-3832
60 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
48th Annual Spring Show in OH
Comfort Inn
700 Pike St
Marietta, West Virginia
304-422-4375
40 tables, Admission free


Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
Crescent City Coin Club Coinival XXXXVI Show
VFW Hall
3314 Richland Ave
Metairie, Louisiana
504-455-7078
36 tables, Admission free

Sunday, April 6
44th Annual Coin Club Show
Civic Center
115 N. Macoupin
Gillespie, Illinois
hiltopcc@yahoo.com
44 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
42nd Annual Chippewa Valley Coin Club Show
Holiday Inn
2703 Craig Rd
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
715-834-7697
21 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Universal Coin & Stamp Show
American Legion
22001 Brookpark Rd. at W. 220th St
Cleveland, Ohio
440-315-5239
38 (35) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
CDCDA Coin & Hobby Show
Polish Community Center
Washington Ave. Ext
Albany, New York
518-274-4216
78 (75) tables, Admission $1.00


Sunday, April 6
Spring Coin Club Show
Community-Senior Ctr.
3500 Marias Rd
Royal Oak, Michigan
586-727-1790
42 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Coin Show
Lithuanian World Center
14911 127th St
Lemont, Illinois
630-257-8020
55 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Coin & Currency Show
Guiseppi Garibaldi Bldg.
54 Washington St
Middletown, Connecticut
203-506-1121, 318-0821
denroseent@aol.com
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Coin & Collector's Monthly Show
Rotary Inn Conference Room
125 Mohawk Trail, exit 26 I-91
Greenfield, Maryland
802-297-1274
pepsijoseph@yahoo.com
16 (14) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
80 Newtown Rd., Exit 8, I-84
Danbury, Connecticut
203-792-4659
b.rickert@ci.danbury.ct.us
25 (14) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Flying Eagle Coin Club Spring Show
Dom Polski Hall
3415 N. Linden Rd
Flint, Michigan
989-843-5247
ksfdaf@sbcglobal.net
28 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
MI-Ohio Coin Show
VFW Hall
6782 E. Nine Mile Rd
Warren, Michigan
248-719-5650 or Don Reid 313-737-9141
mstorey@twmi.rr.com
70 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Coin & Baseball Card Show
Holiday Inn- Dayton Mall
31 Prestige Plaza Dr
Dayton, Ohio
937-376-2807
30 (10) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Rick's Card and Coin Show
Hampton Inn
1204 Berryville Ave
Winchester, Virginia
540-662-4401
45 (15) tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
Annual Quad City Coin Club Spring Show
Community Center, Camden Park
US Rt. 67
Milan, Illinois
309-788-8726
jb51@netexpress.net
80 tables, Admission free


Sunday, April 6
JMV Coin & Currency Show
Howard Johnson Inn
803 E. Central TX Expressway
Killeen, Texas
254-760-8682
info@jmventertainment.com
25 tables, Admission $2.00

UK EVENTS will be posted later this Evening

World Paper Money : A Coat of Many Colors

(Swiss Francs)

Colour Lovers scoured through the 191 currently circulating currencies of the 192 member states of the United Nations to find some of the most colorful, unique and dramatic bank notes... and my verdict is Paper Money is really a coat of many colors. Banknotes are usually the heart of a nation on show to the world at large. The colors of some of these notes are so vibrant, yet others are so earthy. The coat of many colors are world paper money exhibit shows us how different yet beautiful our nations are. Enjoy!

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Are Colorful Banknotes Real Money?

There is one note I'm trying to locate I know I'll find it soon, must be from Latin America I think. What a beautifully crafted colorful note? The colour of money is another reason why I enjoy collecting money.

Unfortunately some people I hear consider money that contains lots of color unreal, and have even gone as fas as calling it monopoly money. How sad. Why should the color or the lack of it dictate the value of the note?

Color is a very important part of mankind's existence. What a bland world it would have been without color. Remember those black and white movies as lovable and memorable as they are would you trade in your colorful high definition videos and cinema movies for them?

Feast your eyes on the following.





Now these notes from the Netherlands. wrongly made people think that serious money had no business with being colorful. The Netherlands printed these note and only stopped because the Euro was introduced.

These colorful notes were real banknotes with denominations and exchange rates: real notes used for real exchange and now real banknotes in real paper money collections items as the Euro has taken their place. For even more colorful money images go to this colorful paper money web page.

The Value of Paper Money

The value of paper money is a discussion that will always be around in one form or another. Everyday we listen to the news and we are told continuously that the value of top world currencies, such as the Yen, Pound Sterling or US Dollar has gone down or up on the day. The gloom of the mortgage mess which has swept America and is about to hit the UK in a bad way makes everyone a bit nervous at the moment.Yet the value of paper money to a collector is a bit different in perspective.

Apart from the fact that there is a universally accepted grading system for paper money in the numismatic world, you also have other historical and market forces that help to dictate the value of each banknote that comes up for sale.

The Universal Grading System
UN- Uncirculated: a banknote in perfect unused condition
XF or EF - Extremely Fine: a banknote in almost perfect condition is the upper grade in this category , the notes has no creases and folds, it may have been used but not extensively. On the lower grade it would come as a very attractive note showing some light handling, with light folds and corners may be slightly rounded, the note should be clean.
VF - Very Fine: This is a banknote showing more wear with several folds vertically and horizontally, it may also have some dirt but should not be floppy with no tears but may be slightly worn on the edges and corners.
F - Fine: This note has been circulated a lot, comes with many folds, creases and wrinkling, it may not be excessively dirty but is soft and the edges show much more handling, with minor tears in the border areas. There maybe staple holes apparent on the note but no holes present which may have been caused by handling.
VG - Very Good: These notes are well circulated may have a hole in the center caused by excessive folding, the paper may be discolored or stained and is usually limp with corners showing wear and rounding.

(My extremely creased 1000 Ghanaian Cedis)
(given to me by a friend who left it in a pair of jeans...)

G - Good: The banknote is well used and circulated and shows damage caused by prolonged circulation. These include creases, dirt, discoloration, center holes, torn edges, rounded corners, pinholes, staple holes or multiple folds.
P - Poor: This is usually a severly damaged banknote with large parts missing.

My collection would therefore be graded as mostly UC and XF with only a few VG and G notes included. Nowhere near a scanner or else I would have attempted to load up a few examples for this post. Will do this as soon as I can get a breather (one of the boys has had a throat infection which has meant no school and no work for me all week.) Anyway once I can I shall put up a full illustrated page on the Paper Money Palace store website.

The Value of Uncirculated Paper Money

Most paper money collectors want uncirculated banknotes for their collection, but to be very honest with you this is over rated and not very realistic. Now I guess a few of you reading this may not agree with me, and as I'm still relatively new at this I stand to be corrected. But in my humble opinion insisting on uncirculated banknotes for almost all collections is quite impossible.

The Historical Perspective

The older the notes you are collecting the harder it will be to get UN or XF notes, this is just a fact of life, and I'm sure a lot of older collectors will testify that some of the banknotes they had previously discounted have now doubled or even tripled in price while they are left with an empty space still searching for that elusive UC banknote!

The Market Perspective

Now if particular banknotes are in great demand but not in great supply, you have the market forces now dictating the price. Lack of supply could be cause by a simple fact that not too many of the very old notes have survived anyway, or it could be a man made scarcity of dealers and collectors hoarding the notes to see if the price will continue to rise so that they can make a big profit at the end of the day!

An Opinion About The Value of Paper Money

My take on this issue is to collect the best of what I can lay my hands on, if I get better notes I can always exchange or sell off the extras. Uncirculated banknotes may be the highest and most desirable grade but I would hate to end up with a fake note just because I wanted an UN one. I hope that as collectors we change our mindset about the value of paper money we collect, before the art of cleaning-up banknotes totally takes over the hobby.

Polymer Money: Who Is On The Australian $5 Banknote?

The Australian $5 banknote has the portrait of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and really she needs no other introduction except to say The Queen of England is probably the one person whose portrait graces the notes of many countries all over the world.



Why is this you may ask? The simple answer is Britain has for many years been the leader of a group of countries known as the Commonwealth and the Queen is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations. A lot of these countries have paper money banknotes with the portrait of the Queen of England on it. Australia happens to be one of them.

Queen Elizabeth is officially the Queen regnant of Australia and her portrait can also be found on an earlier $1 Australian Banknote