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Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Modern Issues, 1961-Present New Edition Now Available

IOLA, Wis. (May 18, 2009) -- Frequent changes in the design of currency and a growing number of countries forgoing old notes for new currency systems is resulting in greater emphasis on accurate identification of bank note issues for collectors. While there is certainly a market for obsolete notes, it’s a different story if you’re actively seeking it out, versus finding out after the fact that the value you thought you had is far from accurate. This is just one area of paper money collecting where the new edition of the Standard Catalog of® World Paper Money Modern Issues, 1961-Present can make a difference.

As the largest and most comprehensive English language guide to world bank notes issued between 1961 to the present, this 1,112-page book (available now from Krause Publications) serves a segment of the numismatic hobby which continues to grow in popularity and market activity. This 15th edition features new listings and items that reflect recent developments and new varieties and discoveries. The release of new European Union issues, and upward market movement of segments such as early Queen Elizabeth II notes, high-grade early issues of African nations and Australian issues are all reflected in the details and listings of this comprehensive catalog. In addition, readers also will find numerous previously unlisted Specimen issues.

This new edition also includes a free CD featuring the complete contents of the book, in an easy-to-search PDF format which also allows readers to enlarge pages by 400%. A great tool for close-up inspection of notes and easier viewing of listings, the CD also provides another resource option for collectors and dealers during shows and while researching the Web for auctions. The CD is also available for purchase separately.

With more than 19,000 variety listings, pricing in three condition grades, 12,000 illustrations of bank notes and several appendices to assist with conversion and grading, this is the one stop resource to the modern paper money market.

For more information visit www.shopnumismaster.com.

Author George S. Cuhaj is a 15-year veteran of Krause Publications’ Numismatic Catalog Division, where he is also the editor of the Standard Catalog of® World Coins series. Cuhaj hails from New York City, where he was previously on staff with the American Numismatic Society, Stack’s Rare Coins and R.M. Smythe & Co.






2010 U.S. Coin Digest Now Available


IOLA, Wis. (May 26, 2009) – U.S. Coin Digest, the complete guide to current U.S. coin market values, is now available from Krause Publications.

Now in its eighth edition, the two-in-one fully illustrated guide is packed with comprehensive information that appeals to both the casual and avid coin collector. Listings include circulating and non-circulating coins from early 1972 to modern issues, including the new coins of the presidential dollar series. Prices are updated in 11 grades of condition.

The 288-page book contains 1,600 color photos, and is produced in hard cover with concealed wired binding. This allows for users to lay the book flat for hands-free research while inspecting coins.

A bonus CD included with the book includes special features on Liberty Head nickels, Kennedy halves, Morgan dollars, commemoratives, U.S. minting varieties and errors, and a complete issue of Coins magazine.

U.S. Coin Digest 2010 is edited by David C. Harper, the editor of Numismatic News, who has more than 44 years of experience in the hobby, and Harry Miller, a prominent coin dealer and founder of Miller’s Mint.

Visit www.shopnumismaster.com/product/61/6 for more information.












Strike It Rich With Pocket Change, Second Edition Now Available

IOLA, Wis. (March 19, 2009) -- Error coin experts Brian Allen and Ken Potter are back with a new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, the premier guide to spotting, collecting, and enjoying the world of error and variety coins.

“Have you ever knowingly spent $100 on a candy bar or $50 on a soft-drink? As ludicrous as the concept sounds, there is no doubt that you have unintentionally done this numerous time without knowing it,” is how authors Brian Allen and Ken Potter begin the new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, now available from Krause Publications. As more collectors and general coin enthusiasts are drawn to the treasure-hunt appeal of error and variety coins, interest in everyday coins is increasing as people take a closer look at the change in their pocket.

The U.S. Mint’s popular state quarter program and introduction of new nickels and a new dollar coin series has produced new discoveries, while demand for changes in U.S. coinage has generated greater attention and interest from the public. Thus the need for an updated version of this book, which helps make sense of it all and gives greater meaning to phrases including “double die,” “double edge-lettering” “trails,” “clashed die” and “die dents.”

In this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change readers learn about the different types of errors and how to spot them in varying types of coins, using the unique and useful combination of more than 350 close-up photos comparing properly minted coins with their error counterparts and identifying details featured. In addition, the authors’ insights help dispel common myths about error and variety coins.

Among the coins included in the listings are Lincoln Memorial cents, Jefferson nickels, Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, John F. Kennedy half dollars, and state quarters. While the listings focus on the more valuable rare coins, the principles discussed throughout this book can be applied when researching and inspecting any coin for possible errors.

Between the photos, advice and descriptions in this book readers can’t help but gain an edge in becoming skilled error spotters.

For more information visit www.krausebooks.com/product/1148/4/?r=NNPR3189.








Coins of the World Series Available at ShopNumisMaster.com

IOLA, Wis. (April 18, 2009) – Krause Publications, a leading producer of coin and paper money magazines, books, online properties and events, announces the availability of the Coins of the World line, a series of electronic downloads housing the trusted Standard Catalog of World Coins information in a new way. The products are available exclusively at Krause's recently launched online store, ShopNumisMaster.com.

Collectors of 20th century world coins are now able to obtain smaller, geographically focused coin listings and market prices tailored to their areas of interest. Coins of the World downloads are affordably priced, starting at $7.99 up to $12.99, depending on the volume of information selected.

“Our standard catalogs contain coin data on more than 500 distinct geographic locations, but we realize many collectors may only want information on a handful of those,” said World Coin News editor Maggie Stigsell. “The Coins of the World series gives collectors more options in how they access our Standard Catalog of World Coins listings.”

When a customer purchases a Coins of the World download from ShopNumismaster.com, they receive a PDF file that allows them to enlarge on-screen images or print pages for portable access. As an added advantage over the printed catalog, the digital products are fully indexed and searchable.

Listings by country are Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, China and Mexico. Geographic bundle packages cover North Africa, Southern Africa, Central America and North Eastern Europe. All coin issues are from 1901-2000.

Following this initial launch, the product line will be expanded to cover more countries, regions and dates.

The Coins of the World series, as well as other coin and paper money resources, can be viewed and purchased at ShopNumismaster.com.










Red Poppy Coin Honors Fallen Soldiers

IOLA, Wis. (May 26, 2009) – Viewed as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers killed in action, the red corn poppy has been used to raise money for fallen soldiers since 1921. A new gold coin from Coin Invest Trust is a unique reminder of the debt paid by soldiers who put service to country above self.

The proof coin, valued at 1 dollar in the currency of Palau, is 99.99% gold and weighs 0.5 grams. Manufactured in a mintage of 25,000, the 2008 coin is 11 millimeters in diameter.

The coin is available for purchase at www.shopnumismaster.com/product/70/22. For more information on Coin Invest Trust visit www.coin-invest.li.











Krause Publications Launches Affiliate Bonus Program
New program offers better than industry average payments on referrals

IOLA, Wis. (April 17, 2009) – Krause Publications, a leading producer of coin and paper money magazines, books, online properties and events, has launched an affiliate program with the aim of giving hobbyists the chance to be rewarded for promoting KP products.

Through the new affiliate program, collectors, businesses, website operators or any other party interested in coin and paper money collecting can earn a referral bonus of 12 percent on any purchase from KrauseBooks.com that they generate. This payout is up to 5 percent more than other competitive referral programs.

“Coin and paper money collectors worldwide have enjoyed our books, magazines and other products, and often recommend them to their friends and fellow enthusiasts,” said Scott Marinaro, manager of content licensing and syndication for KP. “With these enthusiasts in mind, we created our affiliate program to financially reward them for continuing to promote our books, CDs, DVDs, and digital downloads.”

The program is free to join and easy to use. Interested parties should visit www.connectcommerce.com/secure/partner_app_lalt.html?ccmid=K199937 and fill out an application. Once reviewed and approved, affiliates can then download buttons and banner ads with tracking links built in. Affiliates simply run the ads on their websites, blogs, or social networking pages and begin earning money.

For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers page at http://fwmedia.com/article/affiliateprogram, or email Affiliate_Program@fwmedia.com.












Krause Publications Launches ShopNumismaster.com

IOLA,Wis. (April 7, 2009) -– Krause Publications has launched ShopNumismaster.com, a one-stop shop for coin and paper money books, magazines, and electronic resources.

The site allows shoppers to browse references and resources by type of coin and subject, or by a specific series, such as the Standard Catalog of World Coins or Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.

ShopNumismaster.com currently features 50 products among its books, DVD/CDs and downloadable resources, with an ever-growing inventory. KP plans to feature more than 100 electronic downloads by July.

“For years, online customers of Krause Publications’ numismatic products needed to visit several websites to find the various products we have available,” said Scott Tappa, Krause Publications numismatics publisher. “Now with our new online store, coin and paper money enthusiasts can learn more about our books, DVDs and CDs, downloads, and magazine products all in the same location. With our broad offerings, we think it will be difficult for a numismatist to leave ShopNumismaster.com without making a purchase.”

In addition to special savings during the ShopNumismaster.com Grand Opening Sale, which runs through April 22, the site also features a new Member Reward program. Under this program, once a customer makes $100 worth of purchases at the online store, he is entitled to 10% off all future online orders.





NumisMaster Hits 25,000 Registered Users

IOLA, Wis. (March 17, 2009) – NumisMaster.com, the online coin pricing and news resource from Krause Publications, recently signed up its 25,000th registered user.

"We are very excited to pass the 25,000-user mark, an important milestone in NumisMaster's development," said Scott Tappa, numismatics publisher at Krause Publications. "The tremendous growth in our user base shows that coin collectors, both casual and serious, have found NumisMaster to be a destination for satisfying all of their numismatic needs – coin and paper money pricing, news and analysis from our team of experts, and the most comprehensive coin show calendar around."

NumisMaster is built around the 1.1 million-plus coin values culled from Krause Publications' database, along with their associated historical and descriptive details. News, feature stories, and blog commentary from the editors of Numismatic News, World Coin News, Coins Magazine, and Bank Note Reporter are also a popular feature, and are updated daily.

Also available on NumisMaster are:

-Krause Publications' Numismatic Industry Directory, a full list of dealers and other suppliers to the numismatics community.

-The lively Numismatic Classified Marketplace, a one-stop destination to buy, sell, or trade coins.

-Coin Chat Radio, the hobby's only streaming audio program with fresh programs produced weekly. Krause Publications editors interview leading industry figures and provide timely news.




Krause Publications Publishes 2009 Industry Directory

IOLA, Wis. (March 10, 2009) – Krause Publications, a leading provider of numismatic magazines, books, online products, and events, has released its 2009 Numismatic Industry Directory.  With listings for more than 900 companies in more than 70 categories, with complete contact information listed for each firm, the Directory is a valuable tool for anyone involved in numismatics.

“Our third annual Numismatic Industry Directory is a must-have reference for collectors, dealers, wholesalers, or anyone else who deals with coins and paper money,” said Scott Tappa, numismatics publisher at Krause Publications. “Whether you’re looking for a bullion dealer in Texas or a Costa Rican bank note dealer in New York, you can find it in our Directory.”

The Directory will be included in the March 31 issue of Numismatic News, as well as the April issues of both World Coin News and Bank Note Reporter. In all, more than 60,000 copies will be distributed through these publications and at various industry events.

In addition to the print Directory, users can also access KP’s online Numismatic Industry Directory at www.numismaster.com.  Company listings in this directory are organized in a variety of categories ranging from U.S. and world coins to paper money and miscellaneous supplies and services. Each comes with live email and website links, telephone numbers, email addresses, company descriptions, and more.   

Companies interested in being included in the next Numismatic Industry Directory should contact the KP Numismatic Sales department at 800-573-0333 or email  dennis.piotrowski@fwmedia.com for information.

 

 

Mongolia Takes Coin of the Year Honors

IOLA, Wis. (January 26, 2009) -- The votes are in and tabulated, and coin experts from across the globe agree - Mongolia has the world’s best coin. Mongolia won the award for a silver 500-tugrik coin that depicts a wolverine with diamond eyes.

An international panel made the selection from hundreds of entries of 2007 dated coins during a final round of balloting that concluded in mid January.

Other countries winning awards in the competition were Hungary, Belarus, the United States, Austria, the British Virgin Islands, Denmark, Italy and Mongolia.

The awards will be presented Feb. 7, 2009 in a special ceremony at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany, by David C. Harper on behalf of Krause Publications, World Coin News and the website NumisMaster.com.

“The judges had to be drawn to the eyes of the wolverine,” Harper said of the winning coin. “They are quite compelling.”

“Congratulations to the National Bank of Mongolia for capturing the Coin of the Year Award with its innovative offering,” said Scott Tappa, numismatics publisher of World Coin News. “The diamond eyes of the wolverine depicted on the 500-tugrik coin certainly captivated the interest of our esteemed panel of judges. That Mongolia’s entry distinguished itself from such a strong field is a testament
to its creative design and production.”

Winner of the Most Historically Significant Coin honor was a silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint to mark the 400th anniversary of the 1607 Jamestown settlement in Virginia.

The Best Contemporary Event coin, which commemorates an event that occurred less than 100 years ago, was also taken by a U.S. silver dollar commemorating the racial desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., in 1957. The George Washington Presidential dollar won the Most Popular Coin category.

The Best Crown Award was won by a 20-rubles coin of Belarus commemorating Pancake Week, which occurs just before Lent and also marks the end of winter and the awakening of nature, similar to Mardi Gras in Western Europe.

Belarus also won the Most Inspirational category with a 1,000-ruble coin marking the Cross of the Saviour and St. Euphrasyne of Polatsk. A convent there is one of the most sacred sites in the country.

Austria’s silver 10 euro featuring Melk Abbey won the Most Artistic category.

A century of color photography celebrated by a $50 silver coin struck by Pobjoy Mint for the British Virgin Islands was voted Most Innovative. The coin’s owner can insert a personal photo in a removable frame.

Denmark claimed the Best Gold Award with a 1,000 kroner coin depicting a polar bear, which marks the International Polar Year.

Best Trade Coin honors go to Italy for a bi-metallic 2 euro that has a portrait of Dante, author of the Divine Comedy. This category honors coins that are actually used in circulation.

The Best Silver Coin is also the COTY winner. The silver 500-tugrik has a theme of Wildlife Protection.

For the second year, a vote for the People’s Choice Coin of the Year was open to the public at the website NumisMaster.com.

The winner of that award is the Hungarian Mint for a 5,000 forint coin featuring an image of the Castle of Gyula.

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Coin images are available. Click to download as a pdf.
Images from the award ceremony will be available by contacting the event’s coordinator, Lisa Bellavin by e-mail at Lisa.Bellavin@fwmedia.com.

About Krause Publications
Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world’s largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and fishing. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Media, offers over 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Media, and ABRY Partners, LLC Company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.

Contacts
Krause Publications
Phone: 715-445-2214
Fax: 715-445-4087

Debbie Bradley
Editorial Director, Numismatic Division
Krause Publications | F+W Media, Inc.
700 East State Street
Iola, WI 54990-0001 U.S.A.
E-mail: Debbie.Bradley@fwmedia.com

Lisa Bellavin
Online Editor, COTY Coordinator
Krause Publications | F+W Media, Inc.
700 East State Street
Iola, WI 54990-0001 U.S.A.
Email: Lisa.Bellavin@fwmedia.com

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