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Society of Paper Money Collectors

The Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) promotes the study and appreciation of paper money and related financial history. As a non-profit organization, the SPMC provides grants for research, publishes a bi-monthly journal, sponsors exhibits and lectures at regional and national venues, and supports education and outreach to the greater numismatic community.



Collecting Paper Money website

The purpose of this public website is to introduce new collectors to the fascinating world of collecting paper money, and also provide a useful resource for existing collectors.


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Huntoon-Shiva Encyclopedia of U.S. National Bank Notes

This encyclopedia covers every aspect of U.S. National Bank Notes issued from 1863 to 1935. It contains over 1,500 pages in 144 chapters, and is designed to be a dynamic work in progress.


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Paper Money Articles Index

This index provides links to all 2500+ articles that have appeared in Paper Money Journal since the first issue in 1962. Each article is a separate pdf document for easy viewing or download.


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Bank Note History Project

Find out who signed your bank notes, and learn more about them! This project consists of two websites, the Banks & Bankers Database search website and Bank Note History Wiki website.


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National Bank Summary Data

Download Excel spreadsheets of data related to National Banks and National Bank Notes.


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Obsoletes Database Project

Visit SPMC’s online census and catalog of U.S. Obsolete Notes, built with the assistance of many contributing members.


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Paper Money * Vol. LXV * No. 2 * Whole No. 362 * Mar/Apr 2026

Journals Posted 1 month ago

U. S. Serial Number 100,000,000 Notes--Peter HuntoonTreasury Vault Robbed--Lee LofthusVerandah House Scrip--Charles DerbyNotes of the Jutlandia--Roberto MenchacaHow Congress Nationalized Paper Currenc...

SPMC Honors Annual Award Winners

Press Releases Posted 1 hour 6 min ago

SPMC FUN at the Awards Breakfast and Tom Bain Raffle! Once again, the SPMC held our annual awards breakfast and Tom Bain raffle at FUN 2026. This year was a sellout leading us to hope that we may have...

Albuquerque Coin Club Spring 2026 Great Southwest Coin Expo

Events Posted 4 hours 13 min ago

April 17th – April 19th, 2026, at the Marriott Pyramid.Free Parking and Appraisals for all attendees. Over 80 tables with more than 35 dealers from over five states ready to buy, sell, and trade with ...









News & Notes Volume XI, No. 42

News & Notes Posted 1 week 2 days ago

   News & Notes Volume XI, No. 42March 31, 2026  From the Internet Bookshelf  "Porthole" and "Miniportal" Notes Notable Notes: The "Lincoln Porthole" $5 Silver Certificate (Coinweek). From 2026.A Port...

William F. Airey, Writer of Checks

Blogs Posted 1 week 4 days ago

 William F. Airey, Writer of Checks     AS MRS. FRANKLIN P. CATOR, head of the Baltimore YWCA, recalled of their initial meeting one day in early 1918, the elderly man had been waiting in the lobby of...

Donor's Wall

 

We recognize & gratefully acknowledge those who donated to SPMC. You, too, can contribute. Please consider making a donation to SPMC to help us with our mission. Thank you!









Dealer Directory

Get in touch with member paper money dealers in your area to buy or sell.


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Hall of Fame

SPMC honors major past and present contributors to the hobby. Visit our Hall of Fame.


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Awards

Literary and service awards are presented each year to SPMC members for sharing their knowledge and talents.


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