Scripophily, as it evolved in 1970’s is a specialized field of numismatics, which deals in study, and collection of bonds and shares.
Bonds and shares have always been popular among collectors (Scripophilists) for various reasons such as their inherent beauty of the old bonds, historical context of each bond or because of their engraving.
There are thousands of Scripophilists worldwide. Over the centuries, companies have grown into empires and shaped the modern financial system, shares of those companies have the historical significance, that’s what attracts most of the collectors.
Each bond is different and contains unique historical information as color, paper, signatures, dates, industry, name of company, agent, holder names, etc.
Most of the shares in Scripophily market are cancelled bonds and cancelled in different manners, but of them are redeemable by their heir companies.
At Riches Of The World, all the bonds and shares for sale are original. Please go through our gallery as each share has its own uniqueness and contribution.