Paper Money overview
Paper Money at Lone Star Coins covers collectible and circulated U.S. and world currency, including large-size and small-size notes, Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes, National Bank Notes, fractional currency, and select foreign issues.
Updated June 2026
Paper Money
Paper Money at Lone Star Coins covers collectible and circulated U.S. and world currency, including large-size and small-size notes, Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes, National Bank Notes, fractional currency, and select foreign issues. This category includes single notes, short runs, and uncirculated examples graded by major third-party services, as well as raw notes in various circulated grades. U.S. paper money has been issued in several distinct eras: large-size notes printed before 1929, followed by the small-size format still in use today. Collectors typically organize notes by series (such as Series 1928, 1934, or 1957), by signature combinations, by seal color, and by Federal Reserve district for modern issues. Silver Certificates and Legal Tender (United States) Notes are common entry points for new collectors, while National Bank Notes and large-size denominations attract specialists due to their tie to specific issuing banks and regions. Grading for paper currency follows a numeric Sheldon-style scale similar to coins, ranging from heavily circulated (Good/Very Good) through Crisp Uncirculated (CU) and Gem CU. At Lone Star Coins, this collection includes notes spanning multiple denominations -- from $1 and $2 notes up through higher-denomination issues -- and a mix of circulated and certified holdered examples from recognized grading services. Inventory varies by series year, seal color, and district, with both raw and slabbed notes available. Items are in stock at our San Antonio showroom and ship nationwide, or can be picked up locally. For buyers building out a broader numismatic collection, related categories include U.S. coins, world coins, and bullion products.
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About Paper Money
Paper Money at Lone Star Coins covers collectible and circulated U.S. and world currency, including large-size and small-size notes, Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes, National Bank Notes, fractional currency, and select foreign issues. This category includes single notes, short runs, and uncirculated examples graded by major third-party services, as well as raw notes in various circulated grades.
U.S. paper money has been issued in several distinct eras: large-size notes printed before 1929, followed by the small-size format still in use today. Collectors typically organize notes by series (such as Series 1928, 1934, or 1957), by signature combinations, by seal color, and by Federal Reserve district for modern issues. Silver Certificates and Legal Tender (United States) Notes are common entry points for new collectors, while National Bank Notes and large-size denominations attract specialists due to their tie to specific issuing banks and regions. Grading for paper currency follows a numeric Sheldon-style scale similar to coins, ranging from heavily circulated (Good/Very Good) through Crisp Uncirculated (CU) and Gem CU.
At Lone Star Coins, this collection includes notes spanning multiple denominations -- from $1 and $2 notes up through higher-denomination issues -- and a mix of circulated and certified holdered examples from recognized grading services. Inventory varies by series year, seal color, and district, with both raw and slabbed notes available. Items are in stock at our San Antonio showroom and ship nationwide, or can be picked up locally. For buyers building out a broader numismatic collection, related categories include U.S. coins, world coins, and bullion products.
Frequently asked questions
Our paper money inventory includes U.S. large-size and small-size notes, Silver Certificates, Federal Reserve Notes, Legal Tender Notes, National Bank Notes, and occasional world currency. You'll find both circulated raw notes and certified examples encapsulated by major third-party grading services, spanning a range of series years, denominations, and seal colors.
Large-size notes were issued before 1929 and measure roughly 7.4 by 3.1 inches, while small-size notes introduced in 1928 measure about 6.1 by 2.6 inches -- the format still used today. Large-size notes generally command higher collector interest due to their age, varied designs, and lower surviving populations in higher grades.
Paper currency is graded on a numeric scale similar to coins, ranging from Poor and Good through Very Fine, Extremely Fine, About Uncirculated, and Crisp Uncirculated (CU) up to Gem CU 65-70. Grading considers centering, paper originality, fold count, and overall eye appeal. Certified notes are encapsulated by services like PMG or PCGS Currency with the grade noted on the holder label.
Collectors most frequently pursue $1, $2, $5, $10, and $20 notes due to their availability across many series and signature combinations. Higher denominations such as $50 and $100 notes, along with scarcer fractional currency and National Bank Notes, appeal to more advanced collectors building specialized sets by series, district, or seal variety.
Yes. All paper money listed is in stock at our San Antonio showroom and ships nationwide with appropriate protective holders or sleeves. Local collectors are welcome to pick up in-store. Pricing on certified and raw notes reflects current market conditions rather than fluctuating bullion spot prices, since currency value is driven by rarity and condition.