Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Specialized Issues, Volume One (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Vol 1: Specialized Issues) (Paperback)

~ Neil Shafer (Editor), George S. Cuhaj (Editor)

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Product Description

The demand for collectible world paper money continues to grow, and the ninth edition of this definitive resource for specialized paper notes is completely updated and expanded to reflect the most current values and new varieties. Comprehensive coverage includes Central and South American provincial, private and commercial bank issues; foreign, military, provincial and early Communist bank issues of China, European Colonial and Worldwide Revolutionary issues, and numerous other notes.

More than 8,500 photos aid in the identification of more than 17,500 notes. Values for each note are listed in up to three grades of preservation for a total of more than 52,000 prices.

Additional information includes international grading terminology, foreign exchange rates, dating charts and standards, and international numeral systems. Numerous historical facts and illustrations are provided.

• Completely updated and expanded to reflect current values

• Coverage includes provincial, private and commercial bank issues, military, and Colonial and Revolutionary notes worldwide

• More than 18,000 notes are listed in up to three grades of preservation, totaling over 52,000 prices

About the Author

George Cuhaj is an 11 year veteran of KP Book's Numismatic Catalogue Division. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1224 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 9 edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873494660
• ISBN-13: 978-0873494663
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,173,160 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great source of information, March 8, 2007

By	Jamal S. Alsamarra'i (Abu Dhabi, UAE) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Standard Catalog Of World Paper Money Specialized Issues (Paperback)

This book is invaluable source of information for both collectors as well as dealers of modern banknotes. The major flaw, however, is the unrealistic UNC catalog values for most banknotes. The majority are exaggerated and no one can sell at even 50% of such CVs. However, the book stands as a unique source and a vault of invaluable information about all modern banknotes.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Best of the 3 Pick Books but still not great, November 1, 2006

By	F. R. Nickles Jr. (Stevens Point, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Standard Catalog Of World Paper Money Specialized Issues (Paperback)

The value of this book is going to depend on what you collect - if you collect China, Mexico, Russia, Latin America, and certain British Commonwealth - then yes, this book is very good and very valuable - WHERE IS ISRAEL? Are you trying to tell me there are no specialized issues for Israel/Palestine - Theres lots of people who can help the editor - myself included. The standard Pick Book doesn' list any of the military issues, all standard issues, and none of the specialized issues, I've even emailed scans of notes to the editors - otherpeople have too. Richard Gatto, Bill Rosenblum, the Israel coin and currency c/ollectors group, the AINA, the INS all people who can help the editors, who don't read Hebrew - well sorry we know the notes trust us. We know what they look like - that is only one of many areas totally uncovered and what about Russia - you have 25000 uncataloged notes to go - why did you quit? work getting a little hard - want to do nothing and get an easy buck? that's what this is about - did yall even try to find the market values on these notes? maybe for some markets, I see htat - not every market. The price a note goes for at auction and what a dealer says a note is worth and gives it to Krause can be different. There are too many price differences, i saw notes listed for $125 from Costa Rica in this NEW BOOK sell for $1600 at auction, so explain to me the $125? is that because someone was hoping to buy one at that price? isn't there a problem here, yall think I'm crazy - I've heard this more than dozens of times. Why not be UNBIASED, report the true values, be accurate? Isn't that what a price book is supposed to be? Overall I like the book - but I'm pretty angry about how the editors dealt with me and other collectors about the Israel section they already had all the information and chose not to include it. They had some of it in the book before but took it out, why? The 3rd edition of Pick 2 has many notes currently not included, why's that? I know they work hard. It's either a great book or a lousy book depending on what you collect. Some things have no coverage at all. Maybe you need a Middle East specialist, these notes are non-existant in this book Did yall even ask Armen what he thought? I think you have too narrow of a group of people who give input into these books. Nobody asked me anything, and I know more about Isreal Paper money than a lot of people, but there are people who know more than me. Even the pre-established books weren't consulted. Seems like the editors think they are above everyone else or just plain working too hard, ok admit you can't do the job. Don't say this is everything when it isn't

5.0 out of 5 stars Easier and updated note identification, October 13, 2009

By	Alfred P. Eckstein "Al Eckstein" (Fitcjburg, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Much easier to use than older versions. Better illustrated. Makes identifying banknotes surer and quicker. Values updated, but still may be far from current selling prices as with any catalog. A must-have for any collector of specialixed issues.