Instructions
Determine the scope of your collection. Some collectors confine their collection to the bank notes issued by the central Confederate government, while others attempt to collect the notes issued by individual states as well.
Study current information on Confederate bank notes. There are several good guides to collecting bank notes, including "Collecting Confederate Paper Money" and "Confederate States Paper Money: Civil War Currency from the South." These books can give you background information about Confederate currency as well as current value and the best resources to purchase currency from. You can also check with organizations that specialize in currency such as the Society of Paper Money Collectors or the Professional Currency Dealer's Association. Knowing this information can help you avoid overpaying for currency and spot counterfeits.
Search locations where Confederate paper money is sold to begin building your collection. Confederate paper money may be found at coin and paper money shows, Civil War shows, paper money auctions, and online auctions such as eBay.