Today's coin collecting market demands as much updated and detailed information as possible, and accurate pricing – both of which are key components in 2008 Standard Catalog of® World Coins 2001-Date. This one guide contains the most up-to-date and complete pricing and identification details for the most recent coins produced by today's world mints.

Inside this guide, you'll find accurate mintage figues, metallic compositions, precious metal weights, design details, extensive descriptions, mintage figures and 5,000 detailed photos and illustrations.

Coverage includes:

• Commemorative coins of inventive shapes, sizes, colors and textures
• Circulation coins struck in durable metals for constant use