The new for 2022 "American Bank Note Test Catalog - SOLD OUT IN 12 MONTHS - DO NOT ORDER" book specifics:
The new for 2023 "North American Printers Promotional Sheets & Test Notes " book data:
Significant changes for The Catalog of Printers Promotional Sheets & Test Notes catalog include:
UPDATED March 17, 2020. The following 13 MB Adobe Acrobat PDF file of bank note printers test note table contains information on all known paper suppliers, ink suppliers, substrate (holograms, Kinegrams, stamping foils) suppliers, and currency designers that have produced test notes. The number of known test note varieties is listed as well in red, along with a sample note. The next PDF is the Table of Contents of The Catalog of Printers' Test Notes - 14th Edition.
UPDATED March 2018.
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UPDATED June 28, 2023. The Catalog of Printers Promotional Sheets & Test Notes – 18th Edition was released June 2023. This eBook now has 285 firms, 3,479 notes, 6,031 varieties, & 1,292 pages.
UPDATED March 29, 2022. American Bank Note Test Notes Book – 2019 sold out in 3 months. NEW 2022 release is now sold out as well in 12 months. 1/3rd larger in size with 44% more associated firms attributed. The book covers all notes from the ABNC + 39 associated firms. The book runs 109 pages, with a cost of $25 WHEN ORDERED DIRECTLY HERE.
UPDATED April 4, 2023, North American Printers Promotional Sheets & Test Notes. It was released April 4, 2023 to replace the sold out 2020 book. The book covers all notes from the ABNC + 128 other North American firms. The book runs 280 pages, with a cost of $42.50 WHEN ORDERED DIRECTLY HERE.
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Here is a photo page of all new "finds", not attributed in the latest Printers Catalog 13 and ATM Catalog 11
Here is a photo page of all new "finds", not attributed in the latest Printers Catalog 14
ATM Firms
Bank Note Printers
UPDATED April 12, 2022. The Catalog of ATM Test Notes – 12th Edition was released April 2022.
UPDATED April 12, 2022. The following ATM Table of Contents contains a list of all firms with ATM test notes, the alpha catalog prefix for each, the number of test notes, and the number of test note varieties.
For order page for the books or eBooks, go here Test Notes Articles
Article published in 2021 in Paper Money (Society of Paper Money Collectors) - "Early Polymer Luinus with Color Watermarks from Domtar".
3 page story about Domtar test notes using Luminus which can create a color watermark.
Polymer Luinus with Color Watermarks from Domtar CLICK HERE
Article published in 2020 in The Souvenir Card Journal (SCCS) - "The BABN “Young Woman” Vignette".
7 page story about the many uses of the British American “Young Woman” vignette, including stock certificate, souvenir card and multiple test notes.
"Young Woman" Vignette Uses CLICK HERE
Article published in 2020 in Paper Money (Society of Paper Money Collectors) - "An Alternate Look at the “Giori” Jefferson Test Notes".
5 page story about these test notes attributed to Giori press machines and new information offering other possibilities.
Alternate Look at Giori Test Notes CLICK HERE
Article published in 2020 in the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) Journal - "Test Notes of CBPM including the World Record Test Note". Received Honorable Mention for best article of the year.
11 page story about the test notes of China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation and 9 of their wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the new world record price for a single test note.
Test Notes of CBPM including the World Record Test Note CLICK HERE
Article published in 2020 in The Souvenir Card Journal (SCCS) - "Test Notes – A General Guide".
5 page story about general information about test notes and catalog numbering system, types, valuing notes, including reasons for price changes.
Cataloging & Valuing Test Notes CLICK HERE
Article published in 2019 in Paper Money (Society of Paper Money Collectors) - "The Many Uses of the American Bank Note Company “Progress” Vignette".
10 page story about the 36 known uses of Forninger’s “Progress” vignette, including ABN Archive Series, Souvenir Cards, Stamp, Stock Certificates, Bonds, Test Notes, and banknote.
Progress Vignette Uses CLICK HERE
Article published in 2019 in The Souvenir Card Journal (SCCS) - "Promotional Note Encompasses Two Souvenir Cards".
4 page story about two American Bank Note Co test notes of Paul Revere and the souvenir cards with similar vignettes.
Paul Revere Test Notes & Souvenir Cards CLICK HERE
Article published in 2018 in the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) Journal - "The Perfect Pair - Test Notes and Currency Conferences". Received Honorable Mention for best article of the year.
9 page story about one of the main uses of Printers' Test Notes - promotional or house notes provided at currency conferences for current and potential customers.
The Perfect Pair - Test Notes and Currency Conferences CLICK HERE
Article published in 2015 in the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) Journal - "Printers’ Test Notes – A Primer". Received 2nd Place for best article of the year.
5 page story about "All you wanted to know about printers' test notes but were afraid to ask". Example: What is the oldest firm to produce a test note? (Establish in 1264, have a look and see!) Other examples: Oldest test note, most expensive test note, and test note produced together by the most firms (6).
Printers’ Test Notes – A Primer CLICK HERE
Article published in the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) Journal - "An Introduction to ATM Test Notes” - Intrinsically worthless, demo dollars offer a wealth of collecting opportunities".
3 page story about ATM test notes, including the history of ATM development.
An Introduction to ATM Test Notes CLICK HERE
"Promotional Paper Provenance".
Article published in 2021 in The Souvenir Card Journal (SCCS) - 2 page story about a printer's sample and the search for what it was used for and the firm.
Promotional Paper Provenance CLICK HERE
"A Tale of Two Thomas Edison Notes".
Article published in 2021 in The Souvenir Card Journal (SCCS) - 3 page story about 2 different test notes from 2 different printing firms with the same portrait of Thomas Edison.
A Tale of Two Thomas Edison Notes CLICK HERE
"Harrison & Sons and Isambard Kingdom Brunel".
Article published in 2021 in the International Bank Note Society Journal (IBNS) - 2 page story about Harrison's penchant of Brunel.
Harrison & Sons and Isambard Kingdom Brunel CLICK HERE
"Concept Notes". A 28 page special publication of Currency News highlighting recent concept or house notes produced by Louisenthal, Nanotech, De La Rue, Crane Currency, CCL Secure, Krypten, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions, Hungarian Bank Note Printing Co, Orell Füssli, Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartosciowych (PWPW), Kurz, and Note Printing Australia.