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Best Paper Money Collecting

A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, Fifth Edition
Building on the scope of Robert Friedberg's groundbreaking research, A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, Fifth Edition , includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States.
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"Wonderful book chock full of great pictures and interesting annotations."
"This version of the Red Book is easier to use for beginners because it is primarily organized by note value ($1; $2; $5, etc.)."
"I gave it to a friend as a gift and he is very satisfied with it."
"Great book at a great price."
"Good book."
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Paper Money Messages: A Pictorial Perspective - Volume 1 (Global)
Paper money is part of the currency of every nation in the world, conveying messages of historical significance, ranging from the affairs of government in war and peace to the consequences of challenging economic times and political upheaval. INDEX is shown below: Preface Introduction Paper Money Authenticity Chapter 1-Images, Symbols, and Words -U.S Paper Money -Hidden Messages and Symbols -Portrait Significance -Dual Currencies -Commemoratives and Cultures Chapter 2-Indians, Slaves, Propaganda and War -Indians -U.S. Slavery -Russia / Germany -Concentration Camps -World War II Era -IndoChina, Vietnam & Cambodia -Cuba -Military Payment Certificates -Miscellaneous 1960’s—1980’s -World Slavery -Recent Propaganda Chapter 3-World Inflation -Zimbabwe (2006-2009) -Romania (2003-2005) -Turkey (2000-2005) -Zaire/Rep. More and more, Jeffrey realized that a book about paper money would extend beyond collectors, to include persons who appreciate the money’s colorful imagery and/or to students of history.
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"Well researched and informative...providing key facts left out of or incorrectly reported in textbooks."
"Lots and lots of interesting details about paper money from all around the world, and what the details hidden on the money actually mean."
"Interesting book about the history of some notes."
"What a unique history book!"
"Fantastic!"
"This is a very interesting approach to history."
"The book has a wonderful focus on the beauty of the currency with wonderful colorful blown-up zoom shots of the most interesting notes around the world, it is easy to flip through and engrossingly interesting to see world history play out on the currency of the day."
"This book takes a deep dive into not only history and currency, but the hidden meaning behind the propaganda that shaped our world."
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Paper Money of the United States
The fronts and backs of all classes and types of currency, from 3 cents to 10,000 dollars are illustrated in color, with text listing, describing and giving market values in up to seven states of preservation for every variety of paper money ever issued. It is internationally acknowledged as the most comprehensive and universally recognized guide on the subject, illustrating and valuating all types of United States paper money.From the first year of Federal paper money, 1861, to the present, the fronts and backs of all classes and types of currency, from 3 cents to 10,000 dollars are illustrated. A distinguished panel of acknowledged experts on paper money assisted the authors, enabling them to establish accurate and up-to-the minute valuations for all issues.The publication of Paper Money of the United States introduced innovations never before attempted. New information has been added and valuations have been updated, making it possible to establish the value of any note.Paper Money of the United States has been an invaluable asset to currency collectors and numismatists for more than fifty years.
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"This newer edition is updated, the market just hasn't been favorable to old U.S. Currency."
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Best Medal Collecting

100 Greatest American Tokens and Medals
Katherine Jaeger and Q. David Bowers tell the fascinating stories of 100 of the greatest medals and tokens of colonial America, the early states, the Confederacy, the U.S. Mint, and dozens of private issuers. Alexander began collecting magazines and comic books in 1952.
Reviews
"First the good stuff: The authors have done a fine job of compiling the list of 100 different medals and tokens representative of a broad spectrum from the mundane to the sublime. They also did a generally good job with the background essays on their selections because they are easy to read and sometimes informative. Just throwing together a collection of 100 different examples within a genre because a survey of experts tells one to isn't reason enough, in my opinion. 47, 'George H. Lovett's Nod to Coin Collectors' which is a fine entry but no mention is made of the Lovett family's long and illustrious relationship to the medallic arts which is doubtless why the medal was voted on the list. Rest assured that the world teems with beautifully struck medals, aesthetically pleasing medals but this doesn't necessarily make them deserving of greatness."
"100 Greatest book series is one of the best and thorough book series I know of."
"A must for Exonumia collectors."
"love the book,has some tokens I've never seen,pictures and actual sizes are great,just in case i seen any come to shop."
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Best State Quarter Collecting

State Series Quarters Collector Map: Also Including the District of Columbia and Territorial Quarters
Special push-fit foam makes it easy to insert your coins, openings for all 50 states plus all of the U.S. trust territories.
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"It is honestly a lot thicker material than I expected, and if anyone says the quarters don't go in or don't stay they should probably make sure they know the difference between a quarter and a nickel - this thing holds EVERY quarter securely in place!"
"My son wanted to start collecting the statehood quarters, but I wanted to make sure he was serious about it before we spent a lot of money."
"my sons had the original giant folder from 8 years ago which was very hard to put the quarters in and did not have the territories."
"Brought back grade school memories when I did my state report."
"This is a rad little book for quarters and a great price."
"The coins fit snugly in the slots and don't fall out even when you shake the open album."
"It is a little bulky (cannot fit into any regular bookshelf) but I like it that you can place the coins on each state and there's also an explanatory page on some trivia about each state."
"I'll come to why I used past tense, but first things first - the review. It has a nice map with state names and perfect slots to fit your coins."
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Best World Coins Collecting

Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (Standard Catalog of World Coins 19th Century Edition 1801-1900)
The ideal reference for researchers, collectors, auctioneers and dealers, the Standard Catalog of World Coins has a more-than-40-year tradition of excellence in the hobby. Current values listed by date, variety and grade Universal KM reverence number Detailed descriptions of obverse and reverse designs Clear images to aid in identification. Cuhaj has served the Krause Publications numismatic staff for 20 years.
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"This guide is a great place to start; it is easy to navigate and gives cursory information on particular locations and times surrounding the coin's production."
"If you are a coin collector or if you are planning to be a coin collector..a serious collector...then this and the world coin series from other centuries are a must."
"No question, this is the best, if not the only reference, for someone, whether collector or dealer, desiring a worldwide comprehensive volume of twentieth and twenty-first century coins. Fact remains, though, this is an indispensible reference book for the coin collector and dealer."
"Great catalog providing all the relevant information one needs in collecting world coins."
"It is a great reference for 19th Century coins without having to "dig around" the internet."
"I ordered this item thinking it was the paperback book that came with a dvd of the same book free like the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1900 to present I had ordered just weeks before."
"It has happened that the book I wished to find was not available (early 13th, 14th and 15th century coin catalogs) but I have not given in yet."
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Best Collectible Coin Folders

State Quarter 1999-2009: Collector's State Quarter Folder
The State Quarter program has made coin collecting cool.
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"Very good."
"These books are exactly what I expected."
"Worked great for collecting the state quarters."
"High quality for the price and the quarters fit in tight as they should."
"Very excited to start my collection with my mom."
"Couldn’t beat 3 bucks for this folder."
"The book is sturdy and is a good method of collecting and displaying the state quarters from this time period."
"There were all kinds of scuffs and marks on it and the last page (the info one) is completely warped... as if it was used or water damaged or something."
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