Notaphily

() The study, examination and collecting of private and public documents.  These include stock certificates, institutional cheques, bonds and old state treaties or contracts. How useful was this post? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating / 5. Vote count: No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post….

() Emergency money (in German) also referred to as war time money.  It is issued by a either state or federal institution in a time of war, economic or political upheaval.   How useful was this post? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating / 5. Vote count: No votes so…

() These are notes issued for military servicemen in the USA, on  overseas countries.  They were issued from 1946-1973. How useful was this post? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating Average rating / 5. Vote count: No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post. We are sorry that this…

() Pin holes is the term used when a stack of notes are stapled or pinned together by a pin like object.  India was known to do this with their currency. Below is an example of pin holes applied to a stock of banknotes from India.  The pinholes are shown in the watermark (left/right side)….

() The banknote to be released for circulation, have samples of the design normally distributed between financial institutions. The purpose is  to review, study on how it look when it is publicaly released. As a standard it comes with special markings such as “overprint”, “cancellation” or show special serial numbers. How useful was this post?…

() Foxing is the natural browning or yellowing of paper.  It is the aging stains on the banknote.  Good storage methods should be considered, for longevity and to prevent foxing. see screenshot below of Ecuador 100 sucres banknote with foxing showing. How useful was this post? Click on a star to rate it! Submit Rating…