Dave

Sorry to hear of your loss. They get too deep in our hearts to let go of easily.

Nice notes! I'd like to see your article when it's done - it sounds interesting. Maybe it can be posted here?

I'd agree that money talks, especially in politics (unfortunately). But I also think what a banknote is telling me about it's country when I look at it. Whether it's a political figure, poet, painter, wildlife, commerce, education, or what - have - you, a banknote can say a lot about what a country is, where it's priority's are, and where it may be headed. It is a symbol of national pride and can sometimes be a symbol of revolution and change. There is so much that can be read from a banknote that escapes most people, but a little research will give a good amount of insight into the place it comes from.

The early Argentina notes are always interesting. This one is from 1869.

Very nice! The old Argentinian notes are always great to look at.

Ok, one more Hansatsu - then back to saving up for my last colonial. This one is from 1825 - a silver monme rice trade note.

They are printed on thick, usually stiff, paper. The inking on most of these has had some wear, and the wear would normally be in line with the bends and folds. It can be a bit tricky, as these were printed by wood-block or completely hand written. The scripts are all over the place too, so even though I've had a number of references, the manner in which things were written is still very hard to decipher.

There's been a lot of nice notes lately. I can contribute a little bit today with these two Hansatsu notes. One is a darker print, while the other is lighter in its printing.

1 Silver Monme - 1866

3 Silver Monme - 1869

Neat article on a printing plate from 1893.

http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/26982

I've seen this topic mentioned before, with little known about it. I think the best point to make is the one that MMMM made, pointing you to the eBay policy. however, search for those countries that are listed specifically in their own list and guess what? There are items for sale there from all of them.

The one thing that is strikingly different is Cuba. While I've seen many items for sale in the past, and I have a few notes from Cuba, I see there are very few offered at this time.

North Korea is often just labeled Korea, but those marked North Korea are still up. I have many from N. Korea, and I never had a problem getting some notes from there.

Same with Syria, Sudan, and Iran. All seem to be selling, but in lesser amounts than in the past.

I think the main point is that you aren't purchasing Directly From those countries or from sellers within those countries. The eBay policy is a reflection of the US Fed's policy, though, and I would think that you will find it harder to get them as time goes on. Perhaps ordering them from a neutral foreign country will allow you to get them easier.

Nice "crow-nor" MMMM! I've always liked this note, I think because of the odd design.

This is pretty neat. But the portraits are a little scary looking.

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/08/mark-wagner-currency/

I'd start with Pam West's site here: http://www.britishnotes.co.uk/?page=stock_list&categoryid=4

You should email her and ask about it.

Congratulations on the great website, Baxuss! It looks very nice and even though i don't speak Polish, it's easy enough to navigate around.

Great job!

Not a purchase, but a gift from one of our members: 500 Kip note from Laos - Thanks!

Received these in today:

10 Kip from Laos - undated but circa 1975

20 Dinars from Libya - New issue 2013

MMMM -

Your Argentina note is a nice looking note. I have been looking at some of the older Argentina notes (late 1800's) and there are some very nice ones that are fairly inexpensive and quite attractive.

As for my US Colonials, I'm actually further along than that - I have only New Hampshire to get. Hope to find a nice example before the year is out - they are quite tough to find in good condition and without spending a small fortune.

I'm curious as to your animal collection - have you ever counted the number of animals and categories of them (mammals, reptiles, etc?)

All it says is: "foo"

Any clues as to what's up?

Kind of a slow thread lately - Let's hope it picks up. Here's a few I got today - cheap notes, as most of my finds are going for the set with the note above.

Libya 2013 1 Dinar

Tajikistan set.

Colonial Georgia, 1777 - 3 Spanish Milled Dollars

Hi Bambooski -

These notes are quite common in UNC condition, and judging from your photos, these are not UNC.

My best guess woudl be about 3-4 dollars each on ebay. These would likely be 1-2 dollars in a shop.

Seems like I've been putting this one off forever - but not anymore.

10 francs mineur, 1947. I like all the colorful French notes so I am doing the collection.

 

 

 

I like this note. It has a serene feeling to it. I have only a few of them, but French notes are a pleasure to collect.

Fiji 100 Dollars, 2013. A nice bright Yellow.

 

 

Cool note - Of course I'd run away screaming like a little girl if that bug came flying at me, but I like it on the banknote.

Nice silver certificate. They are favorites of many collectors.

Beautiful toes everyone!

Jtryka - those two are an awesome pair!

Thank you all for the kind reviews!