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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. 1 * Whole No. 361 * Jan/Feb 2026

Journals Posted 1 week 5 days ago

Serial Number 1,000,000,000 Notes Docmentation--Peter HuntoonR & S WWII Experimental Silver Certificates--Lee LofthusSaint Peter Misprints--Peter HuntoonPrinting on 12-Subject Currency in 1945--James ...

SPMC Activities at Winter FUN - Orlando - January 2026

Press Releases Posted 1 month 2 weeks ago

 Be sure to join your fellow SPMC members at Winter FUN in Orlando, coming up in January at the Orange County Convention CenterSPMC will have a club table at booth 781.SPMC Membership Meeting will be ...









News & Notes Volume XI, No. 27

News & Notes Posted 2 days 22 hours ago

   News & Notes Volume XI, No. 27December 16, 2025  From the Internet Bookshelf  Articles from "The Collector" WebsiteWhat Kind of Money Did People Use in Feudal Japan? From 2025.How Underwater Shells...

Funereal New Year’s Wishes from Charles H. J. Truman, 1908

Blogs Posted 1 week 5 days ago

 Funereal New Year’s Wishes from Charles H. J. Truman, 1908     BACK WHEN BANK CHECKS could be as big and ornate as paper money, people commonly sent light-hearted New Year’s salutations by using nove...

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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