-Widely recognized as the authority on paper money -Hobby teaches economics, geography, history and foreign cultures -Increased availability of notes from around the world makes this hobby more affordable and appealing to new collectors Relatively inexpensive and easily accessible materials are two very good reasons the world paper money market is the hot collecting category it is today. With new notes and information more available than ever before, this segment of the hobby doesn't require collectors to travel the world looking for new items to add to their collection; a trip to a local dealer or auction can turn up many interesting finds. In this comprehensive guide collectors of all experience levels will find helpful information in: -Completely updated prices in up to three grades of condition that reflects current values -11,000 detailed illustrations of legal tender notes released by nearly 400 note-issuing authorities -Tools of the hobby such as a color photo gallery useful for identifying issues, an explanation of grading terms, foreign language references, and exchange tables For the new collector with an interest in the diverse arena of world paper money this is the must-have volume to the hobby.