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Reviews from the first edition: a fascinating account of people, places and terms...entries are well written...most entries have extensive see also references and a list of sources...recommended --Booklist; excellent access to persons, events, and topics...Snodgrass's research is thorough...recommended --Choice; interesting --ARBA.

“Snodgrass shines a light on coins and currency...Well sourced entries explore money facts and history from around the world...This readable resource will appeal to historians, travelers, and those interested in stories of rumored lost treasures, as well as to the obvious numismatic audience.”—Library Journal “History buffs, trivia enthusiasts, and those with a general interest in currency will find this a useful reference.”—Booklist Reviews of the first edition: “a fascinating account of people, places and terms...entries are well written...most entries have extensive see also references and a list of sources...recommended”—Booklist “excellent access to persons, events, and topics...Snodgrass’s research is thorough...recommended”—Choice “interesting”—ARBA.

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Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of English and Latin textbooks and reference works for 40 years. She taught at Hickory High School and Lenoir Rhyne University in North Carolina for 23 years. Her writing focuses on women’s and world literature and history and general research topics, including epidemics, the history of money, clothing, food, and dance. She lives in Hickory, North Carolina.

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