Paper money from the countries of Latin America and Asia together offer some of the most fascinating and colorful series available for banknote collecting. Asian paper money spans many eras, from the world's oldest notes, the earliest Chinese paper currency, through to today's beautifully designed notes from Sri Lanka. Latin American paper money ranges from the myriad early private bank note issues of Argentina and Colombia to the huge variety of currency that has been used in Brazil as that country passed though successive waves of inflation.

Paper money collecting is a fun hobby for old and young. As with all similar activities, the more you know about your topic, the more satisfying you will find your collecting. I encourage anyone interested in banknote collecting to join IBNS, the one organization that brings together enthusiasts worldwide, providing well-researched articles, news of events in the world of banknotes and, most importantly, a link to a diverse group of people with similar interests to your own. Similarly, the Latin American Paper Money Society, or LANSA, offers the same benefits to collectors specializing in Central and South American bank notes.