About Extreme Banknotes

Extreme Banknotes is a specialist shop for genuine collectible world banknotes, based in Szeged, Hungary, and shipping to collectors worldwide. We focus on the notes with the best stories: hyperinflation money, war and occupation currency, historic Hungarian pengő and polymer and commemorative issues from more than 100 countries.

Our track record

• 36,000+ banknotes sold and 14,000+ positive reviews from our long-running eBay store.
• 4.8 out of 5 stars from 189 reviews on our Etsy shop.
• Members of the International Banknote Society (IBS).
• Extreme Banknotes online store founded in 2023.

What we specialise in

• Hyperinflation banknotes, including Hungary’s 1946 pengő, milpengő and b.-pengő notes, the largest denominations ever printed.
• World War II and World War I notes, occupation and military currency.
• Uncirculated banknotes, polymer notes and commemorative issues.
• PMG-graded banknotes, certified and sealed by Paper Money Guaranty.
• Sets and starter bundles for new collectors and gifts.

Genuine notes, honestly graded

Every item we sell is original, issued paper money, and we guarantee its authenticity. Each listing states the grade (UNC, AUNC, XF, VF or F), the Pick catalogue number where one exists, and is photographed front and back. Our FAQ explains exactly what each grade means, and our guide on how to buy banknotes safely shows the checks we use ourselves when we buy stock.

The Extreme Index

To help collectors find the most remarkable notes, we give every banknote an Extreme Index score from 0 to 10, based on its history and drama, scarcity, wow factor, age and condition. The highest-scoring notes are gathered in Our Most Extreme Banknotes.

Shipping and returns

We dispatch within 1–2 business days with tracking. Orders to the United States ship DDP, with customs duties and import taxes prepaid by us. Every customer can return a note within 30 days. See the FAQ and our refund policy for details.

Looking for a specific note?

Tell us what you are searching for and we will do our best to source it. Email xtremebanknotes@gmail.com.