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.