That sounds like a lovely project. I’d start by slipping each bill into a clear, acid‑free sleeve so the paper stays protected and you can see the date or serial number. Stick a tiny sticky note or a small card on the back of each sleeve with the year, serial number, and a short note about any special detail you notice—maybe a tiny portrait or a faint watermark. Keep a simple log in a notebook or a spreadsheet: note the bill’s number, its condition, and any price you’d pay for it today. That way you can track value without buying pricey appraisal services. If you want to show a few favorites, a cheap shadow box or a shallow display case works better than a glass frame—just enough to keep dust out. Scan each bill once and save the files on a cloud folder or a spare external drive; it’s a backup in case something happens to the originals. And remember, the stories the bills carry are priceless—just a few neat organizational steps will keep them safe and still let you read their silent histories whenever you like.

That’s exactly the sweet spot between care and cost. I’ll keep an eye on the smallest details, so every note feels like a memory kept alive. If you ever feel the urge to share a story behind a particular bill, I’m here to listen.