Step into the fascinating world of paper money with Arnas Savickas, our Head of Banknotes at Spink, and leading expert and banknote dealer Simon Narbeth. Together, uncover the remarkable history of banknotes: how they first emerged, the artistry behind the design, and the reasons they continue to captivate collectors across the globe.
From tales of Operation Bernhard, the audacious WWII plot to destabilise Britain, to the fine engravings and hidden details that make each note a miniature masterpiece, this episode explores how banknotes embody both power and beauty.
Whether used as instruments of war, symbols of trust, or works of arts passed from hand to hand, banknotes are more than just currency-they are fragments of history. Joins Arnas and Simon as we ask: how does money itself become art?