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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FUN Convention - January 2024

FUN is the new home for our annual SPMC activities, including the big SPMC breakfast with raffle, membership meeting and speaker presentations.  Come join us in January!


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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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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. LXIII - No. 2 - Whole No. 350 - Mar/Apr 2024

Journals Posted 2 days 15 hours ago

2024 F.U.N. Activities $10 Series 1933A Silver Certificate Sheet - Lee Lofthus & Peter Huntoon Glass-Borah Amendment Notes - Peter Huntoon A Failed Partnership - Roberto Menchaca...


SPMC Activities at Winter FUN - Orlando - January 2024

Press Releases Posted 4 months 5 days ago

SPMC Activities at Winter FUN - Orlando - January 2024   Be sure to join your fellow SPMC members at Winter FUN in Orlando, coming up in January at the Orange County Convention Center...


Whitman Expos Baltimore March 2024 Show

Events Posted 1 day 7 hours ago

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 21, 2024 to Saturday, March 23, 2024

Location:
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD










News & Notes, Volume IX, No. 38

News & Notes Posted 6 days 7 hours ago

News & Notes Volume IX, No. 38                          March 5, 2024         From the Internet Bookshelf                 --Each week News & Notes brings you material from around The Web with...


The Buck Stops Here: Anti-Truman Scrip of 1952

Blogs Posted 2 months 4 days ago

Politics and Paper Money The Buck Stops Here: Anti-Truman Scrip of 1952 Introduction      After some seventy-five years, the residues of President Harry S. Truman’s public image include his scrappy,...


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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