114 individual chapters of The Banknote Book—a new catalog of world notes—are now available as high-resolution PDF files. This represents a total of 1,062 pages covering 8,631 types and varieties, including 1,575 notes not listed in Krause’s “Pick” catalog, officially known as the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (SCWPM).
Click here to see all of the chapters currently available for sale, as well as several free samples. Check back weekly to learn about new releases and updates.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Red stars highlight the many notes missing from the SCWPM
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
The chapters—which serve as stand-alone catalogs for individual countries—are priced based upon their page count:
- Less than 5 pages: 99¢
- 5 to 9 pages: $4.99
- 10 or more pages: $9.99
- 1-year subscription: $99
PDFs can be downloaded immediately upon completing the secure checkout using your PayPal account or credit card. If you experience any trouble paying online, please let me know by clicking the Contact button at left. I will gladly arrange to accept PayPal payments directly, or even a check or cash sent in the mail.
At present the chapters are available as PDFs only, not in print form. You are free to view the PDF on any compatible device (computer, smart phone, tablet, or eBook reader) and print hardcopy for your own personal use. You are encouraged to make backup copies of the PDFs but not to share the original or copies with others.
Subscribe to The Banknote Book
If you collect the entire world or a large number of countries, buying a $99 annual subscription is the best deal because it's less expensive than buying chapters individually, and it entitles you to every chapter currently available as well as everything published—or revised (click here to see the Change Log)—during the next 12 months.
If you do not have a PayPal account or credit card with which to pay, I will also accept cash, checks, or money orders. Write to me via the Contact page for details.
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