From Mechanical Expert to Numismatic Appraiser.
If someone had told me in 2004 that I would end up working as a professional appraiser of collectible banknotes , I probably would have smiled in disbelief. At that time, my path was very clear—or so I thought—: Industrial Engineering , which I studied at the former School of Experts in Gijón (Asturias) , graduating in 2004 .
Some of my classmates followed the more "expected" path and now work as industrial appraisers , many of them for insurance companies , assessing claims, damages, and material losses. When I think about it, it always makes me smile: we started in the same classroom, with the same basic technical training, and each of us ended up applying it in very different fields. They appraise warehouses, machinery, cars, or installations; I appraise collectible banknotes. Different objects, same rigor.
From engineering to the value of small things
Engineering taught me something that remains key in my work today:
Look at the details , analyze rigorously, and don't take anything for granted.
Over time, that technical approach began to coexist with another passion that grew almost without me noticing: numismatics , and especially collectible banknotes .
What began as curiosity ended up becoming experience. Years of buying, selling, studying, comparing qualities, detecting counterfeits, analyzing rarities, issues, errors, and conservation. Without realizing it, I was building a very specific profile: that of someone capable of valuing a banknote using technical, historical, and market criteria .
And that's how, looking back, one realizes that everything fits together.
Numismatic appraiser: a little-known but essential profession. I appraise your banknotes from around the world.
Today I offer my services as a numismatic appraiser specializing in banknotes , a field where there are no officially regulated qualifications, but where real experience, training and credibility are everything.
I perform appraisals for:
- Inheritances and property distributions.
- Private collections.
- Insurance.
- Buying and selling.
- Advice for collectors.
- Indicative or expert valuation reports.
My job is to determine the real value of a banknote , taking into account:
- State of conservation.
- Rarity.
- Market demand.
- Authenticity.
- Historical context and broadcast.
- Price evolution.
This is where my technical training comes into play again: method, criteria, justification, and clarity in reports.
You never know where you'll end up... and who would have thought it.
I still think engineering was a fundamental basis. It's just that the object of study changed from industrial parts... to pieces of paper laden with history.
Sometimes life doesn't follow a straight line. It takes detours, stops, turns, and surprises. And, in the end, it places you right where you can contribute the most.
If you need a professional banknote appraisal or serious numismatic advice, I'd be happy to help. Because yes, life takes incredible turns , and this one, I certainly didn't see coming.
Valuation of Foreign Banknote Collections Inherited in Spain: Discover the True Value of Your Numismatic Inheritance
If you've inherited a collection of antique banknotes and don't know where to begin, at Iberoamericana Banknotes I offer a free, professional appraisal to help you determine their true market value. As a numismatic expert, I analyze the condition, rarity, and current demand of each piece, providing you with a detailed report to help you decide whether to sell, keep, or auction them. Send photos of your album or collection via email or WhatsApp, and you'll receive an estimated valuation.