Product Description

This revised and expanded fifth edition of the Standard

Catalog of? World Gold Coins is the most accurate and

thorough reference for collectible gold coins, now with updated

prices to reflect the recent substantial movement in the

market. Extensive research by the experienced Krause

cataloging staff and the expertise of over 200 dealers, scholars

and collectors combine to form this all-encompassing

reference of gold coins from around the globe.

With over 1,200 pages, this hardcover volume covers gold

coins, date-by-date, from the 1500s to present, including

palladium, platinum and off-metal sister issues. Complete

date/mint listings, actual weights, current values in five grades

of condition, along with crisp obverse and reverse photos help

make this extraordinary volume the most desired coin

reference available.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1056498 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1218 pages

About the Author
Chester L. Krause founded Krause Publications in 1952 with the first issue of Numismatic News. In 1972, he and Clifford Mishler co-authored the company's first book and Colin R. Bruce II oversees production of all numismatic catalogue titles that relate to foreign coins and paper money.

Customer Reviews

The best guide to world gold coins after year 1600
This is the best guide to world gold coins dated
after 1600. Before 1600, look for Friedberg's
"Gold Coins of the World" which has gold ancient coins
and gold coins up to year 1600.

Clark Smith
www.coinvault.com

Comprehensive WRT national gold, platinum, palladium coins
This tome offers a comprehensive look at just about every nationally issued gold, platinum, and palladium coin. Specie are listed by country. All photographs are black & white and lifesize. I believe private issued coins are not covered. For all the listed coins, the mintage numbers, dimensions, and estimated value are provided.

All in all the most complete reference to gold, platinum, and palladium coins you will find in one book.

A ONE OF A KIND XVI CENTURY TO PRESENT WORLD GOLD COINS ENCYCLOPEDIA ~ EVERY NUMISMATIST SHOULD HAVE
5 STARS -- If you are familiar with Chester L. Krause publications Standard Catalogue Of World Coins Series, those books share its style and contents with the Encyclopedia of World Gold Coins, the same format and and easy to use information on every minted gold, platinum, and palladium coin. coins, actual size photos are in B&W but is missing complete important sections like whole countries as in Netherlands, and segments as in Australian Sovereigns, 1500's???. You can find missing information within the 4 now 5 volumes of Standard Catalog Of World Coins 1600-2005.
This volume is easy to use contains a wealth of information and excellent organization seldom found in other books.
***** 5 STARS for content and easy of use.
it has some shortcomings but is an invaluable resource.

See the following for further Numismatic information:

Coins of England and the United Kingdom
2008 Guide Book of Us Coins Redbook (Guide Book of United States Coins) (Guide Book of United States Coins)
Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: 1795 - 1933, Circulating, Proof, Commemorative, and Pattern Issues
How the experts buy and sell gold bullion, gold stocks, & gold coins
Us Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide (Official Whitman Guidebook)