San Gabriel Valley (California) Coin and Currency Show 25.01.2020
2020-01-24
Courtesy of Scott McNatt.
The Banknote Book chapters now include Revisions list
2019-01-01
As of 1 January 2019, all chapters of The Banknote Book now include a Revisions list at the end of the document. The list of revisions includes all significant changes to each chapter from July 2015 onward (the date when numbering was simplified).
The Banknote Book awarded IBNS 2014 Book of the Year Honorable Mention
2015-07-23
, The International Bank Note Society has announced the winners of the 2014 Book of the Year awards, and has bestowed Honorable Mention upon The Banknote Book for “significant contribution to the advancement of numismatic knowledge.” I humbly thank the IBNS for this honor, which I share with my contributors,Read More…
The Banknote Book reviewed in CoinsWeekly
2015-01-24
I’m very pleased to see that Ursula Kampmann reviewed The Banknote Book in CoinsWeekly on 8 January 2015. Read the full review in translated English or in the original German.
Coin Week interview regarding The Banknote Book
2013-07-04
Coin Week has posted a number of short videos taken during the Memphis International Paper Money Show during 13-16 June 2013, including the one below featuring editor Owen Linzmayer talking about The Banknote Book.
IBNS Banknote of 2011 voting open until 18.03.2012
2012-03-08
Members of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) are reminded to cast their votes for Banknote of 2011 prior to 18 March 2012. The Nominations are: Costa Rica’s 1,000 Colones Note South Sudan 100 Pound Note Peru 200 Nuevo Soles Note Kazakhstan 10,000 Tenge Note Canada 100 Dollar Note BankRead More…
LANSA web site has been revamped
2011-06-01
The Latin American Paper Money Society was established in 1973 and is popularly known as LANSA. Current president Arthur C. Matz recently sent me this announcement which I am happy to share with visitors to BanknoteNews.com: “Since 1973, LANSA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of collecting the paper moneyRead More…
Justine Smith uses banknotes to create art
2011-05-17
Check out “The Money Sculptures of Justine Smith” on OddityCentral for a fascinating look at how artist Justine Smith is using real banknotes to create interesting art. Did you recognize the banknotes of Myanmar on the pistol above?
Scan modern notes without CDS problems
2010-11-15
Recently more and more collectors have reported problems attempting to scan modern banknotes. The problem is caused by newer hardware and software that contains built-in Counterfeit Deterrence System (CDS) technology foisted upon the public by the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group (CBCDG), a group of 31 central banks and note-printingRead More…
Krause publishes SCWPM: General Issues Volume II, 13th Edition
2010-10-05
Krause Publications has released a new 13th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues, 1368-1960. I haven’t gotten a copy yet, but according to the press release, key features of the book include: • 25,100 bank note varieties with current values in three condition grades.• EnhancedRead More…