
Note on values: The value ranges are for the most common types in grades AU or higher. Lower grade examples may be worth a great deal less. The Front of notes have tiny letter and number combinations, located to the left of the Treasury seal, that indicate the position that note occupied on the sheet.The Back and front of notes have tiny numbers sometimes accompanied by a letter, that is usually placed to the right and identifies the printing plate number.With billions of notes printed each year, inevitably errors are missed and find their way to the numismatic market and ultimately to collectors. Though errors are unusual, quality control at the Bureau of Engraving stops most errors from reaching the public. Last, the serial numbers and Treasury shield are printed in an overprint press. Next the front is printed and then allowed to dry. The back is printed first and taken to a drying room. currency is printed three times in sheets of 36 subjects though there have been times when 12, 16 and even 18 subject sheets were made. See the gallery below for some fascinating examples.

Of course, dealers are the ultimate source for these items and specialists often try to stock as many types as possible.

If you can befriend a bank teller he may be a great source for unusual currency. Even a severe paper money error may sometimes circulate for years before a knowledgeable collector finds it. What’s My Paper Money Error Worth? Prices for United States Paper Money ErrorsĬollecting currency errors is one of the most interesting area of paper money collecting, a hobby that can be pursued as easily as looking in your wallet or receiving change from a transaction. Silver Coins: When They Ended and What They’re Worth

