Currency Reference Guides & Publications

I have an old saying, "The more I know, the more I know I don't know." It is critical that you have the best reference material for building a collection. I have found the following publications to be the best in the market. They provide a wealth of historical background, significant descriptive variations with trends and values for this dynamic currency market. .....       John Paunicka Insight3 Grading Specialist

	Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money 24th Edition - Chester L. Krause and Robert F. Lemke. Historic and economic details accompany major sections of this 240-page reference. This highly regarded resource features a complete national bank note listing and price chart, coverage of military payment certificates, silver and gold certificates, error notes and U.S. issues in the Philippines; plus, a guide to authentication of U.S. currency. From the rare and unique to the standard issue.
	Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. PaperMoney 1928 to Date -  6th Edition. Dean Oakes & John Schwartz.  Collectors and dealers with a passion for small-size paper money will seek out this all-encompassing guide to stay on the crest of an ever-changing market. Excellent reference and a must.
	The Official Redbook - A Guidbook of United States Paper Money - Q. David Bowers. Building on the comprehensive scope of the classic Friedberg text, Bowers has written a definitive history of paper currency of the United States. Every federal note--from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in your wallet today--is described in detail. An excellent narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money, and also explores recent developments in the hobby and market. Combining the hobby-standard Friedberg numbering system with retail prices and hundreds of color and black-and-white photos.
	Bank Note Reporter -  recognized as the finest monthly publication for paper money collectors available. Contains news on market values, "Bank Note Clinic" (a collector Q&A), an up-to-date foreign exchange chart, "Fun Notes" (interesting, odd, & unusual notes), a price guide, a world currency section, historical features on paper money worldwide (emphasizing US issues), & hundreds of display & classified ads offering to buy, sell, & trade bank notes of all kinds. Contributors include some of the top experts in the field with regular features.
	Paper Money Values is a colorful 100-page quarterly magazine that offers collectors current values for 17,000 U.S. notes actively collected and traded. Created by the editors of Coin World, America’s most trusted source for news in the coin and paper money hobbies, Paper Money Values will offer a wide variety of features aimed at increasing knowledge about and the enjoyment of collecting paper money.
	A Collectors Guide to Postage & Fractional Currency - Robb Kravitz.  A Stunning Archive of Civil War Currency and 19th Century American Notes.  A must for all Fractional Currency collectors.  243 rarities fully illustrated - many in color. Easy to read price guides and tables. Contains an excellent tutorial for beginners. We love this book.
	Confederate States Paper Money - 10th Edition. Arlie R. Slabaugh.  This numismatic industry bible has updated pricing and expanded listings. Collectors and history buffs will love the coverage of the Southern states issues along with the in-depth information on engravers and printers. There is also a must-read section on the financial history of paper money. This reference sets the standard for the Confederate states and Southern states paper money markets.
	Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Paper Money 2007 39th edition - Thomas E. Hudgeons Jr- includes the most current values, news, and information about U.S. paper money. This comprehensive sourcebook provides professional advice on how to buy, sell, and grade paper money. Every national note issued from 1861 to the present, including fractional currency, Confederate notes, and error or freak notes, is listed, pictured, and valued. With a complete glossary of terms. Great pocket guide.