Specie & Scrip
Point your camera at any United States coin or banknote to identify it β mintage, circulation, value, security features, and the stories engraved into it.
Lay the coin or note flat, fill the frame, avoid glare.
Camera access stays on your device β one photo is sent for identification only.
Examining under the loupeβ¦
No camera handy?
Browse the full catalog of circulating U.S. money below.
Counterfeit Check
Work through the same checks bank tellers use β feel, tilt, light, and UV. Mark each one Pass or Fail and get a verdict. Pick what you're examining:
The Historical Vault
Money America no longer makes β high-denomination notes up to $100,000, gold double eagles, and discontinued coins. All notes through $10,000 remain legal tender, though spending one would be a very expensive mistake. Tap any entry for its full certificate.
My Collection
Every coin or note you identify can be saved here with its year and mint mark. Use "Add to collection" on any certificate.
Silver Melt Calculator
Pre-1965 dimes, quarters and halves are 90% silver β worth far more than face value. Enter how many you have and today's silver spot price.
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UV Security Thread Chart
Every modern note's embedded thread glows a different color under ultraviolet light, in a denomination-specific position β so a bleached $5 can never pass as a $100.
Mint Mark Guide
The small letter on a coin tells you which branch of the U.S. Mint struck it β and for some dates, the mark alone is the difference between pocket change and a fortune.