Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues to 1960 (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Vol 2 : General Issues, 8th ed) [Hardcover]

Albert Pick (Author), Neil Shafer (Editor), George S. Cuhaj (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1996 | Series: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Vol 2 : General Issues, 8th ed

Money is common ground for people around the world, just ask collectors of world paper money. This geographically limitless group of collectors is reaping the rewards of increased accessibility to world notes and "Standard Catalog of[registered] World Paper Money, General Issues" is the resource collectors can rely on to make the most of these great opportunities. It contains: 5,800 detailed illustrations and photos to assist with proper identification of world notes; nearly 45,000 expertly analyzed and updated prices for all circulating world paper money from 1368 to 1960; and extensive details collectors need to pursue the hobby with enthusiasm. Whether general paper money enthusiast, expert world note collector or professional dealer, there's no better choice than the number one internationally distributed world paper money reference.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Neil Shafer brings to the cataloging effort an expertise gained in pursuit of knowledge in all areas of world paper money used as a medium of exchange. He’s studied many of the leading specialized collections including the extensive American Bank Note Archives offering. A former president of the International Bank Note Society, his four decades of paper money related authorship continues to contribute to this field. George S. Cuhaj is an eight-year veteran of Krause Publications Numismatic Cataloging Division, where he is also involved with the publication of the Standard Catalog of? World Coins series. George was previously employed at The American Numismatic Society and Stack’s Rare Coins, both of New York City. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1072 pages
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc; 8th edition (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873414691
• ISBN-13: 978-0873414692
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.8 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,569,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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 16 people found the following review helpful:

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

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J. Sanz "banknote collector" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: Vol. 2: General Issues (W/DVD)) (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.