A VAST CANVAS: A new, free book studies the artistry of paper money.

Dennis Tucker, a renowned numismatic publisher and author, has received a lifetime achievement award from the Central States Numismatic Society. Tucker recently retired from Whitman Publishing after overseeing the publication of over 300 titles, including the popular reference book "A Guide Book of United States Coins." Art historian William L. Pressly has released a new book titled "America's Paper Money: A Canvas for an Emerging Nation," which explores the imagery on paper money from the colonial era to the late 19th century. The book aims to bridge the gap between art historians and numismatists and spark a dialogue between the two disciplines. [Extracted from the article]