Since 1953, the standard reference work on United States paper money. Most comprehensive catalog on the subject. Complete from the first U. S. paper money in 1861 to date. Profusely illustrated with valuations for each bank note. Contains all types & sizes from 3 Cents to $10,000. Illustrations accompanied by text describing each variety of note, thus forming a complete pictorial, descriptive & numismatic history of American currency. Contains a detailed, concise listing of the Colonial & Continental Currency used from 1690-1788 with prices for each note. Also has chart showing investment history of notes; a listing of United States National Banks; tables showing dates of issue for United States current size notes; & the various signature combinations on U.S. currency. A panel of acknowledged experts has assisted in establishing the most accurate & up-to-the-minute market prices. Features the exclusive Friedberg Numbering System for identifying any note. Invaluable to collectors & numismatists; devotees of Americana & the art of engraving; students of history, finance & economics; libraries; foreign exchange houses, banks, lawyers & appraisers.