Scan a Bill
Point your camera at any U.S. note to read the serial, identify what kind of paper money it may be, surface collector details, and check whether it connects to the public registry, verified hunt history, or an active bounty.
What the scanner is for
Identify the note
Read the serial, denomination, district, series clues, seal color, and note family so people can understand what they're holding.
Learn why it matters
Show fancy-serial patterns, collector context, and clues that may point to older paper-money types or other notable features.
Decide what to do next
From the results screen, you can search deeper, add it to a private collection, publish it in the public registry, or place it in a public showcase.
Check hunt connections
If the note ties into an active bounty, a community hunt, or verified tracking history, the scanner will surface that too.
After you scan
Review the readout first. The scanner is an assistant, so you can always confirm or correct what it found.
Use the note as a starting point for learning. The scanner is meant to answer “what is this?” as much as “is this in a hunt?”
If you like the note, route it into your collection or the registry. If it's just passing through, keep it as a lookup only.
Read the note, not just the bounty
The scanner is designed for everyday paper-money questions too: what family of note is this, what district is it from, and what collector details stand out?
Find active bounties
If the scanned bill matches an active bounty target, you'll see the hunt details and a direct path into the claim workflow.
Log sightings instantly
If the bill is already part of verified hunt history, one tap records your sighting with location context if you allow it.
Identify fancy serial patterns
The scanner detects radars, ladders, solids, star notes, repeaters, and other collector-prized patterns automatically, then explains what they mean.
Explore the registry
If the bill appears in the collector registry, you'll see its note type, series, and public note page so you can learn more or compare it.
Route it into your collecting workflow
A successful scan can feed your next step: private collection, public registry, public collection showcase, search, or hunt-related action.
Tips for a great scan
- • Lay the bill flat on a plain, well-lit surface
- • Rotate your phone to landscape — the green frame fills bigger on screen
- • Both sides of the serial number should be visible inside the frame
- • The scanner loads a small reading model on first use and caches it automatically