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Images in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money

Is there a reason why the reproductions of banknotes in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money are black-and-white and not in color (so that the catalog has to describe what colors there are)? Also, banknote dimensions seem to be missing from the General Issues 1368-1960 edition. Brandmeister^talk 08:03, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

I can think of two reasons. Firstly, it is cheaper to print a book in black and white than colour. Secondly, to prevent fraud by people copying the images. I don't know if it is still the case, but it used to be that if an Australian banknote was featured in a picture, it had to be defaced in some way, usually by printing a black line across one of the corners. --TrogWoolley (talk) 13:54, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

[EC]Can't offer definitive reasons, but as a former professional philatelist (postage stamps are effectively legal tender in many circumstances), two reasons seem to me very likely:

• Colour printing is significantly more expensive than B/W, so a comprehensive Catalogue printed in colour would be prohibitively expensive – this would not of course apply to on-line resources;
• Colours and dimensions would aid forgery.

{The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 185.74.232.130 (talk) 13:59, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Form of address for Lord Mayor

I've had a look at the relevant article but the Lord Mayor is not mentioned. When writing an email to the Lord Mayor of an English city, how should I address it/him? --TammyMoet (talk) 11:23, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

See Debretts Rojomoke (talk) 12:02, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Thank you! (I can't believe I actually looked on Debrett's website and didn't find it!) --TammyMoet (talk) 14:24, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Govt Jobs

How to get latest Govt Job Notification? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Thegurukulledu (talk • contribs) 13:27, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Which government? --Jayron32 15:58, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Go to your specific government's official website and see if they have job postings. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Baseball Bugs (talk • contribs) 19:58, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Governments often don't openly advertise positions, but rather announce job fairs. You may need certain qualifications and clearances to attend some, but not to give Googling your area a shot. If you're American (or want to work for them), this might help. InedibleHulk (talk) 20:24, 21 August 2015 (UTC)

If you're Indian (or want to work for them), this seems helpful. InedibleHulk (talk) 20:33, 21 August 2015 (UTC)

pft test known side effects and standard operating procedures for administering the test

merchant seaman that work on tanker ships are required to take a benzene test. part of this test is a modified pft test. modified in that they only have to forcefully exhale a full lung capacity into the machine until the person administrating the test says stop. question 1; who is qualified to administer the pft test and what are the standered procedures for administering the test? question 2; what are the known side effects and hazards associated with the pft test? question 3; is light headedness , dizziness and or fainting a known side effect of the forced exhale part of the pft test? ( known side effect )= it always occures — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.78.129.181 (talk) 17:43, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

There are two keys (to the left of "z" and to the right of "?" on your keyboard) that should be used when typing to make your questions easier to read. --Thomprod (talk) 18:44, 20 August 2015 (UTC)