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by Frederick J. Bart (Author), Bianca B. Bart (Author)
New to the Whitman library, United States Paper Money Errors by father-daughter duo Dr. Fred Bart and Bianca Bart returns in a fully revised and long awaited fifth edition. Few mistakes generate the fascination and buzz that paper money errors do, making this an essential resource for collectors.
Now in full color, this must-have guide features more than 550 photos, values in up to four grades, and the universally recognized Friedberg Numbering System(TM), making identification easy. It also includes rarity guides for each note and invaluable appendices with exclusive data found nowhere else. Chapters are arranged according to the actual production sequence within the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), providing a logical flow for readers. Historic photographs from the BEP offer a fascinating glimpse into currency production during a bygone era, contrasting sharply with the advanced technology currently in use.
Error notes continue to carve an ever larger niche in paper money. Explore important historical developments, industry insights, and exciting new discoveries in United States Paper Money Errors, the defintive reference on the topic.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of paper money errors and blunders with this all-new fifth edition of United States Paper Money Errors, the first title published under Whitman's new Professional Series(TM). This advanced series delivers in-depth history, technical details, and pricing on specialized numismatic types and categories, designed to take your collecting to the next level!
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Error notes continue to carve an ever-larger niche in paper money collecting. This edition of the definitive reference allows advanced collectors to recognize the value in their holdings and still permits members of the general public to identify potentially profitable notes encountered in circulation. The entirely revised and long-awaited 5th edition offers more than 550 photos and values in four grades, making identification easy. Chapters are arranged according to the actual production sequence within the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) providing a logical flow to the arrangement. In addition, historic photographs from the BEP offer a fascinating glimpse into currency production during a bygone era, contrasting sharply with the advanced technology currently in use.
Author Biography
Dr. Frederick J. Bart is a recognized authority on U.S. paper money errors, with decades of experience collecting, researching, and writing on the subject. He has been featured on CNN, NBC, FOX, the History Channel, and in USA Today and the Robb Report for his insights into currency anomalies and collecting. Bart specializes in serial number one national banknotes and $100 large-size type notes, and is a longtime member of the Professional Numismatists Guild, American Numismatic Association, and Professional Currency Dealers Association. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in numismatics today.
Guided by her father's path but forging her own, Bianca B. Bart developed a passion for numismatics at a young age. Fascinated by the unusual, she holds a deep appreciation for errors--and an even deeper interest in uncovering how they occurred. Working alongside her father and later interning at a top-tier grading firm, she quickly rose in the field. Within a few years, she earned full membership in the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild, becoming its third-youngest inductee. In 2023, she became CEO of Executive Currency and continues to drive innovation in the industry while honoring its legacy. Coin World has recognized her as one of the most influential people in numismatics.
