The face of paper money is changing almost daily. Now, collectors can take advantage of every opportunity with The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Volume III, Modern Issues 1961-1997, 4th Edition, the most completely updated pictorial reference on modern world paper money ever published.Customers will feel at home in world paper money as they already do in the U.S. Plus, they can buy, sell and collect smarter than ever before with up-to-date market valuations -- all completely updated and revised. A world of vital information is within their grasp, including more than 380 note-issuing authorities and 12,000 notes priced and graded in up to 3 grades, providing 36,000 accurate prices.-- In-depth review of paper money security devices with illustrations-- The largest compilation of post-1961 world bank notes ever assembled-- Military payment certificates-- Photos of face and back-- Commemoratives-- New listings for the new emerging nations and authorities-- Expanded variety listingsThis volume contains all of the information collectors covet: useful and updated identifying signature and numerical charts, international grading terminology, foreign exchange rates, dating charts and standards, international numeral systems and specimen note markings, major bank note printers of the world, month listings in 30+ languages and a detailed overview of countries.