The best reference available for beginning collectors of coins and paper money, this easy-to-follow pricing and identification guide covers U.S. coins and paper money, Canadian money, ancient coins, medieval and Renaissance coins, European coins, early Oriental coins, and Middle East coins and paper money, among others.

new full-color format (650+ color coin and note images in all), as well as historical notes and expert insights from the author, this new edition provides essential information for new collectors, and savvy advice for experts.