Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, 9th ed) (Paperback)

~ Colin R., II Bruce (Editor), Neil Shafer (Editor)

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Product Description

This extensively updated edition compiles all Government Paper Money, Bank Notes, Emergency Money (substitute currency) circulating worldwide 1650 through 1960. This hardcover volume includes 19,000+ listings in four grades of condition, a significant increase over the previous edition, and well over 50,000 current prices that reflect recent market activity. A new Exotic Language Photo Identification Guide speeds the process of categorizing non-English language note types. Introductory chapters are updated and many new photos and illustrations are incorporated throughout this comprehensive world paper money price guide.

Extensive updates to 50,000+ prices.
19,000+ listings in three grades of condition.
New Exotic Language Photo Identification Guide.

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 9th edition (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873419316
• ISBN-13: 978-0873419314
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,245,064 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	[e-mail] "jshelham" (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.

13 of 14 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 Catalog 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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for banknote collectors, April 10, 2007

By	Torbjorn Fransson (Linköping, Sweden) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

An excellent catalogue. The only disturbing problem is that there are several mismatchs between pictures and descriptions. Unfortunately more frequent than in earlier issues.