Top 10 Steps for better Currency Collecting

[@markcarter7642]

I am writing this a couple of weeks after the guy said Bank tellers keep old notes. I went to my bank about a month ago and asked if they had any. Nope. Went back earlier this week they had kept 5-$100s, 4-$50s, 2-$20s, 2-10s and 8-5s. All small heads. I may or may not keep all of them but I got all of them. None of these tellers had ever even seen me before because I usually do not go in this particular branch. So yes they will help.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Nice! Congratulations.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Great information! I’m on a low income and will probably not be able to have a collection. But I love learning about all of these things and I will definitely be looking closer at my currency! Thank you for sharing! Blessings! ❤️✝️

[@Keen_Collector]

Thank you very much. I started collecting money but unfortunately, I began on eBay. Lately, I’ve been checking out online auctions. Thank you for these tips.

[@momoneyinc]

Thanks for the education on paper currency.

[@unknownuser2737]

I watched your video again the more I watch your video the more I like what you have to say. So I'm subscribing to your channel I don't want to miss nothing.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thank you so much!

[@alexwegner9614]

I have such an addiction for collecting old money like the ones you have. They're not easy to come across but if there's a place where I can easily find them, it's my encouraging way of saving money.

[@jacknakash2677]

l work as a gas syation attendant and the majority of my collection has come from bring a cashier over the years Star * notes, $2 notes even silver certificates have become mine with just a face value exchange. The job is syressful and you deal with a few crappy attitudes but is worth it because l know what "to look for"

[@Alexisawesome-um5ty]

This video got me into currency/coin collecting

[@Alexisawesome-um5ty]

My collection goal is to get a thousand dollar bill

[@nicoletteshobbies]

Its like you were reading my mind. I keep all binary, trinary, bookends, birthday notes and star notes. Just found a rare star note out of the casino atm.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Great find! I'm glad this list came out the way it did. Collecting currency has been the best savings account I ever had! LOL! Some people say holding cash is bad. They say cash goes down in value over time because of inflation. Then I sell a $1 rare star for $50 and remember those people don't know what they are talking about! Take care and thanks for always watching!

[@lilacfairy.]

@@Stuplubakcurrency I've found some Star notes on my $100 bills and $5 bill. It's so cool, so we decided to keep them nice and clean since it was a new fresh print. I do hope they will be valueable in the future!

[@TTMBrendan]

These are very helpful tips! I looked through my wallet and found 3 notes with a double stamped serial number and one with 5 sixes (3 in a row and 2 in a row) in the serial number. I usually collect notes from other countries but will start adding US notes now too

[@Golden.Silver.Conquistador]

Dang, this method is genius. Very wise, seriously. Thanks man, motivated to start with the mono set and saving!

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks! Good luck to you!

[@georgebaillie5395]

Excellent video for collectors or anyone who wants to learn more about their money.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thank you!

[@wally81000]

Great video! I would have never thought to look/keep small head bills - I for sure have had a few in my pockets in the past! I love star notes and the R & S experimental notes, they're my top bills to collect. Might sound crazy but I put every single star note, old or new, into my collection. I find the history/reasoning behind both categories really cool.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Be sure to check your stars to see if you have a filled star error and look up the rareness. That way if you have some that are written on or in rough shape, you can let them go knowing you didn't lose out on anything. Thanks for watching!

[@ChandlerKniqht]

Where do you get those cool plastic casings for the money ??

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Ebay

[@jcanternkp]

Great information for a new collector ..I’m just starting thank you Jim Canter

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks for watching! Good luck!

[@butter8723]

When I was younger, I called the monochrome notes ''sad dollars'' and the newer colorful notes ''happy dollars''

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

That’s pretty funny.

[@667hodge]

Aside from these great tips and info,I liked your replies about holding cash,fiat,and our economy collapsing.Everyone says the dollar doesn't have buying power these days,inflation, I get it,but back 100 years ago,it didn't have any buying power either, its different times.The US dollar isn't going anywhere soon,but that's just my opinion. I save any old bills,2 dollar bills,anything like that, like you said, it's a savings.Along with banktellers,I know people in retail, servers,etc,that come in the bar,and give me stuff that I've asked about, faced value.Last night a waitress came in gave me a 1928D 5$ LT,pretty worn,but still worth at least 30$.I bought her a couple beers, she was more excited about that, lol.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

That's very cool of you. I could also be bought off for a few beers. lol! I always wonder if people read my replies to others. I also wonder how many people I piss off without ever knowing it! I actually did a video explaining why I think stacking physical silver (instead of just buying paper silver) is unpatriotic for the same reason. I just didn't publish it yet. I giggle to myself every time I see "America" or "patriot" or something similar with the words "silver" and "stacker" because, let's face it, if you are buying silver at this high price AND paying high premiums, You could get so much more for your investment dollar if you just got paper ETFs. Yes, you would be screwed in a global economic collapse, but getting only high premium physical silver shows a persons distrust in the country and society they claim to be a patriot of; therefore, unpatriotic. But what do I know! LOL! Take care!

[@667hodge]

@@Stuplubakcurrency We all know not to put all our eggs in 1 basket. I have gold,different savings accounts, a little crytpo,a few penny stocks,etc But,we are not Venezuela or any 3rd world country. Maybe the digital dollar is coming, if and when it does, I'll deal with it.I still like cash.I read replies. You would be cool to wait on in my bar.👍You're a cool dude

[@ranchocopper]

Thanks for the tips. I just started collecting notes.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks for watching and good luck to you!

[@MarciaSalladay]

I have a funny Back dollar bill. It is separating the front from the back can you put a value on it or are you interested in it?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

That’s damage. I’ve done videos about this. Every note from back then has the ability to do this. Check out my eBay scammer videos. It’s worth a Dollar. Please don’t scam people.

[@JxT1957]

great video, i find that those monochrome notes are nearly impossible to find in circulation these days. i never see them anymore except maybe on ebay. i noticed they werent out for many years compared to the little heads and the new ones we have now. the bank still hands out the monochrome hundred dollar bills with the new ones. i have both a 1928 funny back and a 1928 two dollar bill with monticello on the back, also a couple 1929 federal reserve bank notes that look pretty cool.

[@moneytalks3150]

Great list stu. If any of your viewers like to collect international currency I’d advise them to go to the airport. I recently took a trip from NC to Denver. A lot of airports have currency exchange stations. For a small fee you can exchange your US dollars for all types of international bank notes even if you’re only flying domestically. I picked up a lot of really cool international bank notes that were practically uncirculated for nearly face value.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Good tip! That's great to know!

[@RustyNail5856]

I am very new to this, but i am trying. where do you buy the covers for the money. and how muck must does it cost to have the money graded . thank you . i will be looking at you videos , but i won't bother you with a lot of question's unless i have to.but i will be looking at all your videos. thanks.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I have a top 10 supplies video where I talk about the sleeves. I get them on eBay. I also have a couple of videos about grading. Each note is about $40 but you also have to pay for shipping, insurance, and a handling fee. If you try to grade one note, it could cost $90. But if you have a bunch, that price can come down to about $45 each.

[@62PNAC]

What do you mean when you use the term Monochrome Collection? And where do we find the print run of a note?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

The monochrome series is the one between the old small heads and the current notes. You can look up print runs at mycurrencycollection.con and follow the links.

[@rsitch1]

Great video ! Having a direction makes currency collecting so much easier. Thank you very much…. Bob

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I never really thought about the direction of my collection until someone said it was an incredible type set. My best advice, start with what you like and then fill in the holes. You can always upgrade.

[@kaitangtseng7719]

Random question, what is the sleeves you use for your banknote? You should make a video on best companys banknote sleeves

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I did a top 10 supplies video that shows all of the info on the stuff I use.

[@markoconnor2439]

Great info. Thanks

[@JxT1957]

when i bought bcw semi rigid holders the holders are too tight and the bills are hard to slide in without bending or wrinkling them. how do you get them to easily slide in? this has happened more than once after buying them.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Put a non collectible note in first. This helps discharge the static and should help. Some people buy the ultra thin sleeves and put the note in there first.

[@max3419]

Great video! What would be a fair price for an uncirculated series 1935 or 1957 silver certificate? My dealer said $10 but I wasn’t sure.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Uncirculated? $10 is fair. Circulated would be $2-$5 depending on how bad.

[@kconnor4568]

I have a currency collection. Now join to give you a small sample, I’m not an avid collector so what I have is either from banks, friends and through private collections. Now the reason that I started this post was the set that you first item that you pulled out was the federal note set. You presented as an expensive item and said you had to lay as around $175 just for this item. So I started to think about it and in my currency collection I have an old $100 bill and I don’t remember why it is in my collection but I will pull out my currency case and find the item and why I put it in there, I also have a $50 dollar bill that is a national bank note so this is what I have on just $150.00 on two of my collection. Before this is over I will try to find values and faces and denominations of the company or the foreign currency as well. Be back soon

[@apalboi1985]

Great starter collection!

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks!

[@Doyle-Nutbush]

Great introductory for beginners,😂

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Last year I made it to where I can actually save up to the 20 in the small head. Just had a lower income until last year. This year, a goal is to collect the 50 and 100 of the small head, and the monochrome series. Feels good to finally be able to get more serious about my currency collection. My coin collection is a bit beefier though.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Variety is the spice of life! Collecting currency has done wonders for my ability to save money. Good luck to you!

[@Alexander_0303]

I only have the Old 100$ Series 2003

[@ولیدماگومدوف]

🙏🏽👍🙏🏽 Good work again 👍🌷👍🙏🏽👍🌷👍

[@cmsilver552]

Nice progression of collection

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks!

[@KimberlyStires-p8j]

tHANKS FOR THE GREAT INFORMATION

[@bobegan2121]

I have the good plastics like you have, but I seem to bend the notes. Is there a special trick to using these plastics WITHOUT bending?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Make sure to open the sleeve once or twice before putting in the note. Some people put the note in a thin sleeve and slide it in to the holder.

[@Adam--mp4iw]

Great video things in there I haven't thought of like the monochrome set, and asking the banks for stuff! Thanks as always love all the videos.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Happy to help! It was a great idea!

[@joeapicelli8367]

Is there anything left?

[@lavern7108]

Thanks so much, I just found your video, great info, I have several silver cert bills. I wil ask my teller

[@butterbeans898]

Nice video 👍👍

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thank you 👍

[@GinaR]

Great and informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks for watching!

[@rockysuperstar1]

That star note is close to the serial number Contest that MoneyTalks did . Good Info for a currency starter .

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

That might have been my entry. I'm not sure. Thanks!

[@62PNAC]

I think I heard you say to keep $5.00 notes with stars in a horseshoe around President Lincoln's face. Is this correct?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I just rewatched the entire video. I have know idea what you are referring to.

[@nfl2254fan69]

Another great and informative video. Thanks

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thanks 🤑😁

[@legoman300]

What are you using to protect your bills?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

BCW Deluxe Currency Regular bill holders. Semi rigid. Yes, they contain PVC but that reacts with sunlight. If you are leaving your notes in sunlight, the pvc is the least of your problems.

[@patrickgrable9917]

What's the best way to get the monochrome set? I never see them in circulation.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Check with your bank. Last week my bank had 4-5 of each.

[@Trump-jo8vk]

Where you get the clear envelope for the money

[@donaldjones3580]

I only have a few currency notes in my collection, but this video confirms my belief, people who collect paper currency are nerds, no offense intended. Nice information here. Back to my chip dies or greased dies that wash out lettering, etc.

[@nickeldime3867]

Great info

[@KattyHooves]

How does one tell replacement notes for various world currencies? I know we in America use a star, but what do other countries use to designate a replacement note?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

There is no standard for replacement notes. Each country or mint is in charge of the decision.

[@gfox-ub6ju]

For 1,000 subs you should do an entire collection video, that would be cool!

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

That could take hours! LOL! I do have an incredible note I have been saving. It was one of my wish list notes and it's one of the top 25 out of the top 100.

[@robintraina217]

you really do a great job, thank you so much. I know you put a lot of time in your videos.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I appreciate that!

[@jamestoy3908]

What’s to stop the teller from getting them!

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Most don’t have an interest. But maybe you should be a bank teller.

[@m1f2c3a4]

What sleeves do you use?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

BCW semi rigid sleeves. I but them on eBay or Amazon.

[@m1f2c3a4]

Perfect, thank you!!!

[@jamesdurstine8892]

GRRRRRRR8 JOB

[@Ontario100]

Excellent advice! 👍

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Glad you think so! Thanks!

[@Gopheller1]

My bank does NOT like coin and currency collectors. If I ask for a $100 bundle of $1 bills, I NEVER get a nice new note - every bill is ready for the Treasury Dept chopping machines. Also, there are NEVER any desirable serial numbers. They are always acting disgusted with me - as they are with other collectors.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Sounds like they have had a few disrespectful collectors. To be honest, I do better with those old straps.

[@armandofromthevault9775]

Great video and thanks for sharing. Just wanted to know if you know anything Military Payment Certificates? I am doing some research now but need some help. I sent you an email and maybe you can help. Thanks

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I will check them out. I don't know a lot about them but I have a friend who knows about them.

[@armandofromthevault9775]

@@Stuplubakcurrency In the email I came back and said they were copies. thanks

[@unknownuser2737]

You're exactly right take care of your tellers. I sell kettle corn popcorn and caramel popcorn for a living. I always take my tellers bags of popcorn. They're always on the lookout for me. When they get a full bag of coins turned in they call me at home to tell me and I go there and buy it. And you're exactly right the first time you refuse money from a teller they'll never give it to you again. They're always on the lookout for any money they know I collect. Great video keep up the good work, 👍👍👍😁

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Thank you so much!

[@ohiostatebuckeyezone6207]

I have a one dollar bill 2017 issue first 3 letter of serial number are 666 does that add any kind of value? Also I have a 2003 2$ bill has a 67 grade and the seriel number is 99995890 is that also considered a fancy seriel number?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

The 666 note is more of a novelty. I thought about putting 50 of these together and trying to sell them as a group but I didn't think anyone would buy them. Your $2 note is a very high number. They don't make them that high any more. They stop at 96000000. I save all notes that have quads but that's just because I'm trying to find 2 notes with the same number. Most people look for 5 or 6 of a kind. Double check the series of that note. There is a big difference between 2003 and 2003 A. 2003 A notes are regular notes. But 2003 were only star notes. They were extremely short printed.

[@ohiostatebuckeyezone6207]

@@Stuplubakcurrency It’s a 2003 A see I didn’t know that I’m sort of new to the collecting currency game..I have two 2$ bill star notes both from 1963 Serial numbers are 00105702 and 00105703 any kind of significance to that or more of just a novelty factor..P.S thanks for replying back you’re very acknowledgeable

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

@@ohiostatebuckeyezone6207 I’m guessing those 1963 stars have red seals. Depending on condition, they could be from $10 to $100! There would be a little bit of a premium selling consecutive numbers together. If they were $25 each, I would think you could get $60-$75 for the pair.

[@accesscalendar2756]

where do you get cheap plastic sleeves?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I buy mine on eBay.

[@melindah.4466]

❤

[@elijahhernandez396]

Great video as always 👍

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carebear9840]

Thank you again for great and valuable information!!! What would you do with $5 silver certificate signed by the infantry in WWII? I personally never knew there was a $10 gold certificate ...how cool. I really do appreciate your channel and your honesty. Have a blessed day.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Those are called short snorters. Soldiers would have their group sign a note. At the bar they would ask to see each others note. Who ever didn’t have one had to pay. Or something like that. It’s more than of a military thing. Not something that I collect but they come up for auction often.

[@Buttonscreations1]

That’s true about the bank tellers 😬 they save all the old coins for me 🥰👍 and they have my number on speed dial 🤣 for the most part they aren’t what I’m looking for but I get them 😬👍 I’ve never told them no I don’t want them 🥰👍💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

There's nothing better than getting a call from your bank when you are a collector!

[@Buttonscreations1]

@@Stuplubakcurrency I know and most of the time the coins are clad but I always say thank you for thinking of me 🥰😬👍 they are always so excited to show me what they have found for me 😬👍

[@lilacfairy.]

"Ask them for Smaller Heads Currency" Got it! I've been looking for those but no luck. Hopefully soon! Those are beautiful. Edited: Where can I get those size pockets for dollars?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I get mine from ebay.

[@lilacfairy.]

@@Stuplubakcurrency K thanks!

[@EXTRAEDC]

Collecting dollar notes is almost like magic cards xD so many differences … and the best part .. if you bought your collection once .. upgrades are basically free because you can spend the replaced note xD .. in germany we dont have those many different series with the euro .. and i dont like the design of the euro very much .. other currencies are way more beautifull 😊

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I collected magic cards in the 1990s. I had a full set of revised.

[@EXTRAEDC]

@@Stuplubakcurrency me too in the early 00‘s .. but it is so expensive and every year cards get banned .. so they are basically worthless from one day to another … money rarely looses its whole value 😌🤣🌍

[@creativehub1611]

Great video, the only thing is I am confused about the entire concept of bill collecting. I am currently collecting coins and you try to find commemoratives or very old coins, but with bills there are no commemoratives (at least I think so) and so I don’t know what to start with. On top of that, I live in Canada which does’nt halve many bill collecting content for its currency.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Canada. Land of the 1954 Devils face notes. There is a starting point for you. I did videos on every denomination of them that I have. The art work in currency is just amazing!!! Then there is the fact that it just doesn’t last. You can buy coins from Ancient Rome!!! I looked on eBay to see how many Morgan silver dollars were for sale. It was over 100,000! A silver certificate from the same years only had 5000 with many of those being replica notes.

[@creativehub1611]

@@Stuplubakcurrency So I can start with the devil face ones?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

@@creativehub1611 you can start with anything YOU like! That’s the point. You should collect what you like. I just pointed out something I know for sure is Canadian. And it’s cool enough for me to want it and to have gotten it. Good luck!

[@creativehub1611]

@@Stuplubakcurrency Thank you so much! Also, if you are able to, will you please lead me to some sort of resource or website with all these sets? Also that is definitely a sub from me!

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

@@creativehub1611 I do have too 10 lists showing my go to books. That and eBay sold price listings.

[@hi-hy8nw]

I'm not a fan of $1 star notes but I love older bills

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Older notes have such a cool history. Thanks for watching!

[@briguy808]

Great video but banktellers dont know what small head means, just ask of they have any old bills, most tellers remember seeing old stuff

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

They also don’t know about stars, web notes, or fancy serial numbers. I teach them and they remember. They think it’s too much work to keep and resell but they know I want them.

[@jeffshaw6518]

I just got a 100 dollar monochrome note.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

congrats!

[@ritaloy8338]

I ran across you KZbin channel today. I have some oddities like a $20 bill where a piece of paper landed on the obverse side after the first printing the next Two printings were done on the paper Serial Number and Treasury Seal, Federal Reserve Seal and Numbers, are on the paper. I do need to get this note rated. I also have a Federal Reserve $5 bill Series 1928 A that has payable in Gold.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Your $20 is called an obstruction error. Those can be worth hundreds! I have a playlist featuring errors if you want more info. The $5 is a cool note but prior to 1934, all notes had the “payable in gold” obligation. Nice finds!

[@bricktownsilver5523]

Mike would say fiat!

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I always cringe when I hear the word "fiat". Huge pet peeve of mine. It is used by people who like to imply that US currency is worthless, or soon to be worthless. The only way that would be true is if the entire United States economy collapsed. I can't think of anything less patriotic than someone rooting for our country to collapse. Take care!

[@vhockada]

I may be in the minority on this but I find it terrible that you resell the old money by having a teller save you old money. They’re doing it thinking you’ll collect it in actuality you’re profiting off of it.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Actually, I do collect it. I sell very little. I just started auctioning 5 items a month. I’ve been doing this for about 5 months. That’s 25 items. I think 1 of these notes were a teller find and it was a duplicate for me.

[@chriswilker2628]

I have a really good shape 1934 f in good shape

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Cool!

[@jeffshaw4039]

The monochrome bills are getting hard to find.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

That’s why I tried putting some away.

[@MrTripcore]

Went to the bank and asked the teller to show me all the money and now I'm in jail

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I would laugh to myself every time I entered a bank wearing a face mask and stuffing my bag with thousands of singles.

[@itsj7896]

I have 5dollar pres.lincolin bank note how much 🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

At least $5. What year? What condition?

[@tomhoyes9811]

Have you seen my video about "rare hair two dollar bill"

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I checked it out. I’m gonna need some background on it.

[@Death_From_Below]

Do you collect foreign currency?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I have some but I wouldn't say I collect it. I have a couple books to help look up stuff. My top 10 most unusual notes in the world pretty much covers all of my foreigns.

[@judejeanpierre7486]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@RealAgent711]

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[@robbieglass9125]

You’re not going to get any of these notes from a bank. The tellers will keep them. This guy is full of bull.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

You overestimate how much tellers make for a living. A teller can’t pull $300 out n old bills every day. At some point, they have to bring home a paycheck. At some point, all of these were at a bank.

[@kconnor4568]

I have a currency collection. Now join to give you a small sample, I’m not an avid collector so what I have is either from banks, friends and through private collections. Now the reason that I started this post was the set that you first item that you pulled out was the federal note set. You presented as an expensive item and said you had to lay as around $175 just for this item. So I started to think about it and in my currency collection I have an old $100 bill and I don’t remember why it is in my collection but I will pull out my currency case and find the item and why I put it in there, I also have a $50 dollar bill that is a national bank note so this is what I have on just $150.00 on two of my collection. Before this is over I will try to find values and faces and denominations of the company or the foreign currency as well. Be back soon