Buy Paper Money and Banknotes
PGS Gold & Coin carries U.S. and world paper money for collectors, including U.S. currency and world banknotes. U.S. listings include Federal Reserve notes, silver certificates, national bank notes, and star notes. You can also browse all paper money in one list. Every product is reviewed by our certified numismatic team, and qualifying online orders ship free.
U.S. Notes, Silver Certificates, and Star Notes
Looking for collectible U.S. currency? Browse small-size notes such as silver certificates and Federal Reserve notes, plus national bank notes and groups of notes with consecutive or fancy serial numbers. A star in the serial number marks a replacement note. Series year, seal, denomination, and condition decide whether a bill is a common note or a scarcer issue. Read our star note guide and our silver certificate value guide.
World Banknotes and What Affects Value
Paper money prices depend on series, denomination, issuing authority, condition, and serial number. Face value is only the starting point. World listings include uncirculated sets, notgeld, and assorted foreign notes. Large-size U.S. notes, national bank notes, and better serial numbers can trade differently from a common modern bill of the same denomination. Read our old paper money appraisal guide for how type, size, and grade fit together.
Sell Paper Money Near Chicago
Have old bills, star notes, silver certificates, or a currency collection to sell? Visit one of our five Chicago-area stores for a free verbal appraisal and fair-value buyback offer. Our team has served the Chicago suburbs since 2008 and includes PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CAC-authorized expertise.
Need help valuing paper money before you sell?
Currency value can reflect both face value and collector demand. PGS can review U.S. notes, world banknotes, star notes, and inherited collections during a store visit.
Bring your items to a PGS location near Chicago for a free verbal appraisal, or send item details and photos through our contact form. You can also learn about currency buyers and U.S. currency appraisals. The team can explain whether series, seal, serial number, bank, condition, or certification may affect the evaluation.
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Ready to buy? Browse the paper money above. Ready to sell? Bring your notes to a PGS location for a transparent evaluation, or see how we buy U.S. and foreign currency. Have Confederate notes? Read our Confederate money value guide.
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Paper Money FAQ
What types of paper money does PGS Gold & Coin sell?
PGS Gold & Coin sells U.S. currency and world banknotes, including Federal Reserve notes, silver certificates, national bank notes, star notes, and foreign issues, as inventory is available.
What is a star note?
A star note is a replacement bill. A star at the end of the serial number shows that the note replaced one pulled during printing. Value still depends on the series, denomination, print run, and condition.
Does PGS Gold & Coin buy old paper money?
Yes. PGS buys U.S. currency, world banknotes, and currency collections. Visit a Chicago-area PGS location for a free verbal appraisal and a transparent market-based offer.
How should I compare paper money prices?
Compare series, denomination, type, condition, and serial number. A common circulated silver certificate can be worth only a small premium over face value, while an older series, a national bank note, or a scarcer star note can be worth more.
For a closer look at type, grade, and serial numbers, read our old paper money appraisal guide.
Selling a better note? Read what rare-note buyers look for.