You might be looking at a collectible in your financial portfolio and not
even know it. Scripophily is the hobby and study of collecting stock
certificates and bonds. Many individuals collect these items for not only their
rarity, but also the beauty of the artwork on the certificates. One of the
hottest stock certificates to collectors today as reported by Forbes.com is that
of Pixar which has been acquired by The Walt Disney Company.

The Pixar
certificates feature a display of the beloved Toy Story characters.
Currently, single stock certificates featuring these classic characters have
been selling on eBay for about $100 each.

The wide range of subjects and
artwork is one of the main attractions for collectors when collecting
Scripophily. The other key reason for collectors is the rich history of the
companies. Presently there are over 7,000 items relating to Scripophily on eBay
ranging in prices and subject. If you have never looked at these works of art
you should consider taking a few minutes.

For more information, visit
http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/21/pixar-stock-jobs-cx_po_0321autofacescan04.html?partner=yahootix.