There are quite a few different Valuation Guides available to choose from so we divided them into 4 sub categories. Some Valuation Guides are just for U.S. Coins or U.S. Currency while others may have both Values for Coins as well as Currency. This also holds true for the valuation guides for World Coins and World Currency. There are also Specialized Valuation guides like the ones for Canadian Coins or Canadian Colonial Tokens and Error Currency.
Choose the Valuation that will best fit your specific needs. Valuation guides are a great source for information pertaining to all facets of coins and coin collecting in general.
Also be sure to take a look at our newest selection of Specialized Numismatic Literature which may also contain some Valuation Guides for U.S. Currency that are not listed below!
National Bank Notes - By Don C. Kelly
This
is the concise and complete reference for all National Bank Notes. Features 500 pages that include a tutorial which lets you identify every type of national bank note ever issued. Updated note values and populations based on a census of over 320,000 notes. Includes State maps, a database of National Bank Cashier and President names and much more. The Census CD, previously sold separately, will be bound inside the rear cover in this edition. It offers instant access to the 320,000-note census.
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Obsolete Paper Money Issued By Banks In the U.S. 1782 - 1866 - By Q. David Bowers
Award-winning author and historian Q. David Bowers explores the fascinating world of "obsolete currency" - the colorful, ornate paper money that first circulated in the 13 colonies and served American commerce up through the Civil War.
The Collectors Guide to $1 FRN's Series 1963-2003A - By Robert Azpiazu
This book contains just about everything for all 22 series of Federal Reserve Notes issued from 1963 - 2003A. Block runs-Print runs- Serial numbers from each and every one dollar note ever printed on federal reserve notes. The book also includes current retail prices.
Comprehensive
Catalog of U.S. Paper Money - By Gene Hessler & Carlson
Chambliss
This
Comprehensive Catalog of U.S. Paper Money by Gene Hessler
and Carlson Chambliss covers all United States Federal Currency
since 1812. This updated and expanded edition is one of
the most thorough and informative paper money references
in print.
Friedberg
Paper Money of the United States
This landmark work is the standard reference on American
currency. It is internationally acknowledged as the most
comprehensive and universally recognized guide on the subject,
illustrating and valuating all types of United States paper
money.
Guide Book of United States Currency - Whitman
The Guide Book of United States Currency by Whitman covers large, small and fractional currency and provides market values in up to seven grades.
Krause - Standard Catalog of U.S. Paper Money
All of the varied types and varieties of the authorized issues of the past 190 years are presented in a manner which meets the diverse needs of all collectors. The catalog encompasses everything from the first Treasury Notes which financed the War of 1812, the several paper coinage substitutes of the Civil War era and the tens of thousands of National Bank Note issues, to the most recent currency notes in current production.
Official
Blackbook of U.S. Currency
Gives retail prices as well as dealers ABP (average
buying prices.) Very popular book among dealers and collectors of U.S. currency!
Small Size Paper Money - By Oaks & Schwartz
The most complete works on small-size U.S. Currency by Oakes and Schwartz.
The Official Red Book - A Guide Book of Southern States Currency - By Hugh Shull
Building on the classic foundation laid by Colonel Grover Criswell, paper currency expert Hugh Shull presents an authoritative guide to the state-issued money of the South, from the pre-Civil War era through the war years, and into the late 1800's.
The Official Red Book - A Guide Book of United States Paper Money
Building on the comprehensive scope of the classic Friedberg text, Q. David Bowers has written a definitive history of paper currency of the United States. Every federal note--from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in your wallet today--is described in detail. Bowers' engaging narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money, and also explores recent developments in the hobby and market. Combining the hobby-standard Friedberg numbering system with retail prices and hundreds of color and black-and-white photos, this book promises to be a standard reference for years to come.
Warman's Coins & Paper Money - By Berman
As a value and identification guide Warman's Coins & Paper Money covers ancient, medieval, and modern coins, paper money, art medals, bank checks, commemoratives, mint sets and tokens all in one handy resource.
U.S.
Essay, Proof and Specimen Notes - By Gene Hessler
A FEAST FOR THE EYES! That's what is being said about the
2nd edition of U.S. Essay, Proof and Specimen Notes. This
expanded 262-page book is a banquet of remarkable bank note
illustrations that have never been published before. For
illustrations of U.S. paper money designs that "might have
been" and rare issued notes that are shown here for the
first time, this is the only source available. The first
edition was published in 1979.
U.S. Paper Money and Guide Book - By Carlson R. Chambliss
The U.S. Paper Money Guide and Handbook by Carlson R. Chambliss is a superb review of the history of our currency from Fractional's to Nationals, Small and Large Sized notes, MPC's sheets, Counterfeits, and other fiscal papers. Interesting historical facts are included for virtually every series. Values are not included, but it is loaded with the history of the notes and much more!
U.S. Paper Money Errors - By Bart
A comprehensive catalog and price guide with up-to-date values for many common and rare types of errors. From double denominations to inverts to multiple printings, more than 500 photos depict the errors listed in this excellent catalog.
U.S.
Large Size Star Notes 1910-1929 - By Murray
Extremely informative book on the subject of United States
Large Size Star Notes, fully illustrated and complete with
current market values.
Comprehensive
Catalog of Military Payment Certificates
- By Fed Schwan
The
Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates (MPC)
is the definitive reference works on the subject. Author
Fred Schwan who is the acknowledged expert on these colorful
and attractive notes, provides a great deal of historical
documentation on the use of MPC's, along with photos of
vignettes, essays, errors and valuations.
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