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The critically-acclaimed United States Paper Money is the definitive collector's price guide and comprehensive history of over 160 years of United States paper currency, from federal issues introduced during the Civil War to modern-day cash. Written by renowned numismatists Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, the ninth edition of this best-selling guide is printed in stunning color and includes more than 650 high-resolution images, xx listings, the Friedberg numbering system, and updated retail values for 2026.
This detailed reference provides a catalog and price guide for federal notes from $10,000 down to $1 face value, Treasury notes of the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, Fractional Currency, error notes, and uncut sheets. The book also explores topics such as signatures on U.S. currency; grading standards; star notes; the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; how cash is designed, printed, and distributed; and how to collect, store, and care for collectible paper money. Featuring more than 20,000 market valuations from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders, and combines the standard Friedberg cataloging system with retail values in multiple grades for each note.
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More than 20,000 market valuations from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders All federal series from $10,000 down to $1 face value, Fractional Currency, Treasury Notes of the War of 1812, encased postage stamps, error notes, and uncut sheets More than 650 full-color images Combines the standard Friedberg cataloging system with retail values in multiple grades for each note Appendix on the signature combinations of the Treasurer and Secretary All-new feature: Top 100 prices realized at auction, 2022-2023 Glossary, bibliography and introduction by numismatist/paper-money expert David Ganz History of U.S. paper money How to collect U.S. paper money
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of paper money with the all-new nineth edition of United States Paper Money, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each offering in-depth coverage of specific U.S. currency types and programs.
