Access to coins and paper from around the world is at an all-time high, while prices continue to sit at higher than historical levels. With these factors working in tandem, capitalizing on opportunities calls for insight on up-to-date information from a reliable source. With a blend of condition and grading details, updated values and full-color photos of Canadian, European, South African, African, and Asian coins and paper money, this book is the perfect resource whether you’re new to collecting or a seasoned collector looking for solid facts in a compact package....

Quick and clear answers to basic coin questions such as how coins are made, which coins are best to collect and why, and the best way to organize a collection, are delivered in this innovative and simply savvy guide. Written in a friendly, supportive tone using 300 color photos to clearly illustrate and instruct, this book also offers a primer on properly handling coins and a historical overview of recommended series of coins for beginning collectors....