Coins and paper money are legal tender in all countries of the world, and they constitute currency of state of issue - money in use or circulation as a medium of exchange. Nowadays, there are more than 160 currencies in circulation in the world and author decided to present all of them to readers in the series of books "Money of the World".
This is the first book in the series and it minutely describes all circulating coins and banknotes in 12 South American states and 4 dependent territories. Reader will find in the book almost 500 images of all banknotes and coins with their descriptions. Also, will find some curiosities and facts about states, territories and money itself.
The book is intended not only for numismatists and notaphilians, but also for all those interested in art of banknote and coin design, as well as money and South American history and culture.
