Standard Catalog Of World Paper Money, General Issues, 12 edition [Paperback]

George Cuhaj (Author)

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Product Description

This tested and trusted United States currency catalog delivers a fresh full-color format, with large-size images, many appearing in print for the first time, concise descriptions and current market values in up to 4 grades of preservation. Between the pages of this popular guide you'll find monetary issues including large size, small size, fractional currency, National Bank Notes, error notes, and encased postage, among others.

About the Author

George S. Cuhaj is a former cataloger for both Stack's Rare Coins and R.M. Smythe, both in New York, and the American Numismatic Society. He has been an editor in Krause Publications' numismatic books division for 15 years, and in addition to the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money series is involved in the Standard Catalog of World Coins series. Tom Michael has performed in-depth price analysis for the Krause Publications' numismatic book division for over 20 years. Cuhaj and Michael each have a blog, Current Currency and Big Ideas, Little World, respectively, on www.numismaticnews.net.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 12 Pap/DVD edition (November 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896897303
• ISBN-13: 978-0896897304
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #258,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The standard in banknote collecting., December 2, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Elmira, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues to 1960 (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Vol 2 : General Issues, 8th ed) (Hardcover)

This book is the only comprehensive listing of bank note issues available, along with its sister books: Volume 1 for specialized issues and Vol 3 for newer issues. It would not be possible to be an informed collector without these volumes. They inlcude photos of most of the notes, estimated values in three different grades as well as an excellent introduction to the hobby with collecting tips, grading information, an invitation to join the International Bank Note Society, etc.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nearly useless price guidance, July 4, 2007

By	J. Sanz "banknote collector" (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues (Standard Catlog of World Paper Money Vol 2: General Issues) (Paperback)

The new edition of this catalogue is an extremely disappointing effort in terms of keeping up to date with price developments. A majority of the countries covered in this update have not been reviewed at all, resulting in a very misleading guide to collectors. If you have the previous edition, there is little incentive for you to buy this new edition. Editors should really put much much more effort in updating prices, or simply stop printing updates of the catalogue altogether. Changing the cover picture does not justify a new edition.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for a collector of old paper money., November 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues to 1960 (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Vol 2 : General Issues, 8th ed) (Hardcover)

The book is of a great use not only for a bank note collector, but also for educational purposes, as it includes a brief history of every listed country, written numerals, dating systems even exchange rates of various countries. Paper money images serve as a great educational material about world's famous people, buildings, scenes from history and many more. Everyone may even use it for identifying various paper notes. It is definitely yours the best old paper money source in the world. While there is no better, believe me, there is none better yet, this book is the best and latest source for your paper money and educational needs.