October 11, 2026 · Notofilia
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NOTOFILIA
A private collection of historical banknotes and coins
Detailed images, catalog references, and monetary histories from the Philippines, China, Colombia, the Netherlands, the United States, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
Notofilia is a private collection and bilingual catalogue of historical banknotes and coins, founded by Yezid Acosta.
Monthly Milestones — Virtual Collection
Recent pieces and catalogs added to the Virtual Collection.
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1 escudo · Bogotá NR–JF · 1820
An 1820 gold escudo struck at Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) in the name of Ferdinand VII, with the bust of Charles IV. The obverse carries the date; the reverse, the value 1 S and the marks NR · JF.
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2 escudos · Bogotá · ND (Philip V)
A gold cob, probably a Santa Fe (Bogotá) 2 escudos in the name of Philip V. Date, assayer, and face value are not securely readable. This disc was not weighed.
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1 escudo · Bogotá NR–JJ · 1802
An 1802 gold escudo struck at Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) in the name of Charles IV. The obverse carries the bust and the date; the reverse, the value 1 S and the marks NR · JJ.
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1 escudo · Bogotá NR–JF · 1811
An 1811 gold escudo struck at Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogotá) in the name of Ferdinand VII. The obverse keeps Charles IV’s bust; the reverse, the value 1 S and the marks NR · JF.
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Morgan dollar · San Francisco · 1893
1893 Morgan dollar, San Francisco mint, S under the bow. .900 silver by George T. Morgan. No serial, no holder, and no VAM. Key date of the circulation issue. The photographs do not confirm authenticity.
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Morgan dollar · San Francisco · 1887
1887 Morgan dollar, San Francisco mint, S under the bow. .900 silver by George T. Morgan. No serial, no holder, and no VAM.
View in the catalog → Morgan dollar · San Francisco · 1887
Original articles
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September 12, 2026 · Notofilia
How Colombian banknotes are valued
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August 28, 2026 · Notofilia
Ranking the Best Coin and Banknote Grading Companies
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August 3, 2026 · Notofilia
Mylar Yes, Plastic No: Storing Banknotes
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July 19, 2026 · Notofilia
Three Printers? Colombian Imprints
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July 16, 2026 · Notofilia
How to Start a Banknote Collection
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Curated news
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October 16, 2026
Source: Pulzo (opens in a new tab)
The 37th national stamp and coin show opens in Bogotá
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October 16, 2026
Source: La Patria (opens in a new tab)
Manizales hosts its second numismatic fair
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October 15, 2026
Source: CoinWeek (opens in a new tab)
A 1792 half disme realizes US$2.93 million
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October 15, 2026
Source: Diario de Santiago (opens in a new tab)
From the Suebi to Philip II: Galicia’s six BIC coins
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October 15, 2026
Source: Sabes (opens in a new tab)
Penco hosted Chile’s Fifth National Numismatic Meeting
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October 15, 2026
Source: Diario de Navarra (opens in a new tab)
San Marino’s Columbus €2 returns each 12 October
Read more → San Marino’s Columbus €2 returns each 12 October
Definitions
Numismatics
A discipline dedicated to the study and collection of coins, medals, and, in its broadest sense, any object used as a means of payment throughout history. It covers the historical, artistic, and technical analysis of minted pieces.
Notaphily
A specialized branch of numismatics focused specifically on the study and collection of banknotes and paper money, including their history, design, engraving, and issues from both public and private entities.
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