The first banknotes of the world were
issued in China during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907). Since then, there has been
a sea of changes that have been introduced in the way paper money is produced
all over the world. So is the case with the kind of materials that have been
used over the years. Paper was mixed with cloth in the early years and today
many countries have started issuing plastic banknotes as well. The latest
being, the notes issued by England. Some of the notes produced in those days
featured a design only on one side, these are called as uni-face banknotes. Did
you know that many Indian Bank Notes
were issued this way as well? Yes, there are many such amazing facts about banknotes of India that many of us
might not be aware about. The study of banknotes or the hobby of collecting
banknotes has been termed as notaphily. And those who indulge in this hobby are
termed as notaphilists.
Notaphily is catching up in India big time.
If you look at the recent trends, you will find out that there are many
emerging communities and forums which are passionate about collecting rare Indian
banknotes. Some collect Indian banknotes just for the fun of it while others
are considering it as a new way of investment. Many notaphilists who are
looking to complete a certain set of rare Indian banknotes would go to any
extent and are ready to pay a huge amount as well. With the boom in technology
and the web world, staying in touch with global communities of notaphilists has
become extremely easy. All you have to do is join communities on facebook and
post images of what you have with you. You will find a collector who is
interested in your note. Networking plays a vital role when it comes to
collecting rare Indian banknotes in the long run.
