Eyewitness Money: Discover the Fascinating Story of Money―from Silver Ingots to Smart Cards (DK Eyewitness) - Softcover

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9781465451781: Eyewitness Money: Discover the Fascinating Story of Money―from Silver Ingots to Smart Cards (DK Eyewitness)

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ISBN 10: 1465451781 ISBN 13: 9781465451781

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Become an eyewitness to the history of cash and coin and get an up-close look at currency.

From the earliest forms of money to the intricate banking systems we have today, currency has been around for millennia, whether made from stones and shells to the coins and paper we see today. This guide details various types of currency from both the past and present, from the sea salt money of Ethiopia to the modern Euro. Discover where the term piggy bank came from, why Ancient Greeks put coins in the mouths of dead people, and how coins and banknotes are made today.

Full of stunning, real-life photography of rare coins and unique currency, DK Eyewitness Money is an exciting look at the diverse world of money.

Every colorful page contains vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.

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8-time National Council for the Social Studies Award Winner

4-time Society for School Librarians International Social Studies Trade Book Award Winner

2-time Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award Winner

A Parents' Choice Award Winner

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Joe Cribb is a celebrated numismatist who specializes in Asian coinage. He authored the first English-language catalog on Chinese silver ingots and is an expert on coins of the Kushan Empire. From 2005 to 2009 he served as the president of the Royal Numismatic Society. Cribb worked in the Department of Coins and Medals of the British Museum from the early 1970s until his retirement in 2010. In 2009 he was awarded the Huntington Medal of the American Numismatic Society.

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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why did the ancient Greeks put coins in the mouths of dead people? What does one million dollars actually look like? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this fascinating children's book about money. Before the notes and coins of today, feathers, stones, and even shells have all been used as money! Explaining everything from the ingots of the 19th century to the smartcards of today, Eyewitness Money is your guide to the amazing history of currency. Starting with the earliest coins, chart the evolution of money and its role in war, trade, and culture. Featuring colorful visuals, this reference book uncovers both modern and ancient currencies from around the world, including those of France, Denmark, Italy, Spain, China, and Belgium. You will also discover what the worlds largest coin looks like and how you can build a coin collection of your own.Eyewitness Money also comes with a timeline of banking and a glossary of key terms. "Discover the fascinating story of money--from silver ingots to smart cards"--Cover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781465451781

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