The Paper Money Guy

Information about banknotes derived from the passion of collecting world paper money

Blog

thepapermoneyguy.com/

Profile

thepapermoneyguy.com/author/al

Homepage

ourprovencalyear.com/

  • The Most Famous Benjamin of All: The US $100 Note

    The US $100 banknote, commonly known as a “C-Note,” is a global icon. It stands out not only in the world of currency but culturally as well. The US dollar serves as the world’s reserve currency. Due to this status, the $100 is a symbol of power, success, and financial stability. Arguably it can also…

  • Blogging about Banknotes, 1 Year In.. and How it’s Going

    “Time flies.” Perhaps not in all circumstances but certainly in this case. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the first post of The Paper Money Guy was published. Looking back, much has happened in the world and more specifically in the numismatic world. It’s been a little over a year since the…

  • Sweden’s 100 Krona: Taking Note of a Cultural Icon

    The Krona (SEK), is the official currency of Sweden and was first introduced in 1873 by the central bank, Riksbank. The following year, the Scandinavian Monetary Union was formed between Sweden and Denmark and a year later, Norway. The Union facilitated the introduction of a common currency (the krona/krone), for its members and was based…

  • Specimen Banknotes : To Be or Not to Be (Real).. That is the Question

    The world of banknotes is rich in its offerings for collectors and poses a plethora of choices when it comes to building a collection. Legal tender notes are most commonly sought after however other types can also factor in, such as play or funny money, movie set notes, replica notes and specimen notes, to name…

  • The Pride of Banknotes: Lions Featured on Money

    There are many cool themes, icons and depictions on banknotes that can grab a collector’s attention. Some of these subjects feature various persons, such as presidents or heads of state. Subjects also include flora and fauna, geographic locations, landscapes, and many others. Among the more prominent categories are flora and fauna, particularly in countries where…