Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: Modern Issues, 1961-Date (11th Edition) [Paperback]

George S. Cuhaj (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2005

Paper money collectors continue to keep the world market buoyant as new notes and information become available. This 11th edition of the most comprehensive reference for modern world paper money ever published features current US pricing and hundreds of new and improved illustrations. Staying on top of the most recent discoveries, releases and prices is the network of experts that has assembled the eleventh edition of this reference. Nearly 12,500 legal tender notes issued and circulated by more than 380 note-issuing authorities are identified and priced in three grades of condition. To assist collectors of all levels this reference includes a colour photo gallery, a detailed user's guide, grading terms, dating information, foreign language references, exchange tables, a foreign bank index and more.

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About the Author

George S Cuhaj is a nine-year veteran of KP Books' numismatic division where he is also involved with the publication of "Standard Catalog of World Coins" series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1016 pages
• Publisher: kp books; 11th edition (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896891607
• ISBN-13: 978-0896891609
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,049,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Mr. Pick, now it's Krause!, July 23, 2005

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Wet Mars (Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: Modern Issues, 1961-Date (11th Edition) (Paperback)

I would say, - there is no other, better book, so we have to use this one. I have looked through some pages of it and I already found quite a few blunders. First of all there are quite a few misleading price valuations, I would even say many price manipulations. I haven't gone through every single page of it yet, but a quick look at the book reveals the following:

- Overall image quality got worse (much worse) in this year 2005 edition. Some photos have some white spots and cuts.

- Signature tables have disappeared in quite a few country listings. Instead of signature tables Krause website is advertised all across the pages. Question: why remove what already has been added over years?

- Most of the country letter code explanations and country names are gone from West African States listings.

- Signatures are numbered but not always displayed in signature tables.

- Catalogue numbers are changed and moved around to frequently confusing the collectors and especially addong tons of extra work for dealers.

- Many banknotes are valued way below market value. Some are valued below anytime exchange rate. Example: Latvian 100 Latu exchange rate always was over $160 but Krause values it in Uncirculated condition at $150.

- No ERRATA is being printed. Any self-respecting publisher prints errata pages and puts them in a book, or even sends Errata (corrections) pages to all their customers and book owners. The book was published carelessly. Some colourful images (not so important to a professional) were added, but what's most important is the text info and price valuations. This book is important to a beginner and as well to a professional. We still have to use it, cause there is no other catalogue for All World's Paper Money, but making so many errors and blunders shows that the publisher of this book does not care much about what the reader gets from it.

Good-bye Pick... hello Krause.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars World Paper Money 11th ed. Modern Issues, July 26, 2005

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W. L. RUSSELL (South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: Modern Issues, 1961-Date (11th Edition) (Paperback)

Most useful - but - there seem to be several errors in this catalogue. One of the most glaring is the complete omission of SOMALIA, despite the index refering the reader to page 772. These are, in fact, the entries for SOMALILAND from 1994. All entries for SOMALIA from 1962 to 1990 have disappeared.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WPC Catalog Review, October 4, 2005

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Giovanni C. Pettinaro (Lugano, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: Modern Issues, 1961-Date (11th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is the third volume in a line series dedicated to paper money collecting. This one particularly concentrates on the banknotes issued by central banks all over the World from 1961 onwards. The book is "The reference" used by all collectors and dealers alike. Thus, it is a must in order to keep uptodate with market prices and with the current issues. Unfortunately, it has mistakes and sometimes it lacks continuity with its counterpart (vol. 2) which is not issued annualy like this one. Nevertheless, if you are involved in paper money collecting, owning this book is imperative in order to be able to refer properly to any moder banknote.
The book can be bought from many sources, starting with its Publisher (Krause), however, my advice is to get it from Amazon.com, since its discunts are unbeatable.