World Banknote Resources

Collecting world banknotes can be a fun and interesting hobby. Not only do you get to learn about the history and culture of different countries, but you also get to see how currency has evolved over the years. If you’re just starting out in the world of banknote collecting, here are a few resources to help you get started.

Banknote Grading Chart

Banknote Grading Chart

ImageGradeDescriptionsPR (Poor/Fair)Severe damage due to wear, staining, missing pieces, graffiti and/or holes. May be taped together, have pieces missing.G (Good)Very much wear. Graffiti on note. Small pieces of the note may be missing.VG (Very Good)Much wear. Paper...

Canadian Shinplaster 25 Cent Banknote

Canadian Shinplaster 25 Cent Banknote

About Shinplaster Banknotes Shinplaster was paper money of low denomination, typically less than one dollar, circulating widely in the economies of the 19th century where there was a shortage of circulating coinage. The shortage of circulating...