This profusely illustrated book  examines all aspects of money, from rudimentary stone and shell tokens, to the modern credit card.  
 
Beginning with the origins of money, it touches on the production of coinage and currency,  forgeries, the roles of money in trade and war, past and present  monies of 14  countries and regions, coin collecting and other topics, using vivid photographs throughout.  

Though the text may be aimed at younger readers, the illustrations alone make it enjoyable for all ages   It contains wonderful images rarely seen in most coin books. 
 
Hard bound,  64 pages.