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Valued Member
United States
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So after almost 3 years of Collecting US Paper Currency I have started to really make bigger purchases due to becoming more educated on what notes are more valuable to me than others. I started out by just going out on a limb as to what I thought a good deal was. It was not until later when I stared educating myself that I discovered the difference in Quality Notes, the various different districts, and note types. The 3 books that I currently use are In the photo below. I think you can never have enough reference material but I was curious as to what you folks use out there for your own collection and reference material. Hope you all have a great weekend!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I use none so could recommend none. I did have some little price guide that fit in a shirt pocket I got at the checkout aisle from the grocery once and it had lists of everything up until that point including bills and a price guide. I just really don't collect that way.
Now for me, I would probably look at a book about the bills so long as the greed mongering part was left out. What it is, how it's made, why that design, who came up with the design, why its made one way versus another design, what does the bill offer for visually impaired persons, why doesn't the public get to vote on designs they want to see, and all those real interesting questions.. But I wouldn't pay for ANYTHING with a price guide.
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United States
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Edited by WheatBack
10/10/2015 4:36 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S.Paper Money (Schwartz and Lindquist) referenced by WheatBack above is my personal favorite, but all of these are important for the serious collector.
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10/10/2015 5:18 pm
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all of these are important for the serious collector Still demeaning people and their collections because they aren't exactly like you? |
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Still demeaning people and their collections because they aren't exactly like you? Shadz, you've driven the Staff to the brink with your constant antagonistic attitude here. Consider this a last warning. You've got one foot out the door and the other on a banana peel right now. That comment's ONLY possible purpose is to pick a fight. COMPLETELY uncalled for and we've had enough. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coinfrog, you are dead on...I also like to keep the Currency Dealer green sheet handy . Mostly for the more common stuff...Nationals are specialized, and awesome, Kelly is a must!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If looking for a book with just information and no pricing get Carlson Chambliss' guide to collecting US paper money. Not the Chambliss-Hessler Comprehensive Catalog but Chambliss book on collecting.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Thanks for the advice on books. I'm beginning to get more involved with collecting US currency so this will be a big help. Amazon, here I come! |
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New Member
United States
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I use the Standard Catalog of US Currency by and Friedberg
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great advise by almost everyone contributing to this thread.
As my interests evolve, so does my numismatic library.
Originally, the Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S.Paper Money 1928 to Date 9th & 10th Editions(John Schwartz & Scott Lindquist)was all I needed, but fast forward to today, and I have all types of books for reference.
Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money (Q.David Bowers)
Paper Money of the United States (Arthur & Ira Friedberg)
The Comprehensive Catalog of U.S.Federal Large-Size Notes (Carlson Chambliss and Gene Hessler)
Collectors Guide to Modern Federal Reserve Notes Series 1963-2009 (Robert Azpiazu)
United States Paper Money Errors 4th Edition(Frederick Bart)
The Engravers Line (Gene Hessler)
History-Bureau of Engraving and Printing 1862-1962 (Treasury Department)
The Story of the American Bank Note Company (William Griffiths)
Florida Paper Money an Illustrated History 1817-1934 (Ronald Benice)
Standard Handbook of Modern United States Paper Money 1982 7th Edition (Chuck O'Donnell)
The Standard Handbook of $1 WEB-FED Test Notes 1988A,1993,1995 2nd Edition (Bob Kvederas Sr. & Jr.)
A Guide Book of Modern United States Currency 1965 (Neil Shafer)
All of these are invaluable to me regardless of the publishing date and guide prices.
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United States
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History-Bureau of Engraving and Printing 1862-1962 (Treasury Department) I've been looking for this publication without success. Where did you obtain your copy? |
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United States
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Wow, that is an amazing resource! Thanks for that tip Steve.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you are into Nationals, the last Don Kelly book, #6, is highly recommended.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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jm20thengr, you seem to be progressing in your paper money collecting; and as most of us will agree it is knowledge that is important. May I suggest a couple of things to assist you:
1. SPMC membership
2. BankNote Reporter subscription
You'll not be disappointed.
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