Consecutive serial numbers

Notes with consecutive serial numbers come straight from the same bank bundle and show the sequence in which they were printed.

Collectors value them as matched sets, and they make an unusual gift for two or more people.

Every set in this collection is authentic and uncirculated unless stated otherwise.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Consecutive serial numbers banknotes

Consecutive notes are especially popular in pairs and short runs, and as a way to compare tiny printing differences. Some sets here are 80 or more years old, which makes it remarkable that they stayed together, from Reichsmark notes of the Second World War to Hungarian pengő of the 1946 hyperinflation.

See also: special serial numbers, uncirculated banknotes and PMG-graded notes.

Frequently asked questions

What are consecutive serial numbers?

Notes whose serial numbers follow each other directly, such as …481 and …482, so they were printed one after the other.

Are consecutive notes worth more?

Usually a little more than the same notes sold singly, because matched runs are harder to find, especially for older notes.