South Carolina Obsoletes is a website created by lifelong collector Ontario100 who is dedicated to South Carolina obsolete bank notes. Designed as a helpful guide rather than a comprehensive catalog, it aims to educate new collectors and inspire veterans within the hobby. Visitors to the site will find short, dedicated histories of the 20, pre-Civil War, state-chartered banks in South Carolina that historically issued these notes. Additionally, the website features high-resolution imagery of the most commonly encountered bank notes. Every photograph showcases an item exclusively from the author's personal collection, providing a unique and personal glimpse into South Carolina's numismatic history.Website: scobsoletes.comYouTube: youtube.com/@Ontario100
The Banknote Den is about banknote collecting, or notaphily, in general. This website is meant to be a simple and informative site which attempts to provide a glimpse into the fascinating world of banknote collecting. This site attempts in its own way to deliver aspects of collecting that are often expressed by many collectors: Learning some of the history and culture of the world that is often known only to those who have lived where these notes are from. Website: banknoteden.comYouTube: youtube.com/@BanknoteDen
Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) website is a comprehensive digital hub dedicated to the study, appreciation, and history of paper currency. Designed for both novice hobbyists and experienced numismatists, the platform offers an impressive array of research tools and educational resources. The site has a complete digital index of over 2,500 articles from the SPMC’s bi-monthly Paper Money Journal, dating back to 1962. Beyond research, the website serves as a vital community portal. It provides a regional dealer directory, event calendars for conventions and auctions, industry news, and information on membership, research grants, and numismatic awards, ensuring the preservation of essential financial history. SPMC also provides a very helpful too, the National Bank Look Up which provides charter numbers, towns, bank information, links to images of proof notes and much more.Website: spmc.org