Hello!
I have found a possibility to download the KM world coins catalogs from 1601-2000 for free.
I don't know whether it's legal or not, but for low budget collectors it's an alternative.
[Message censored by Xavier:
This is not legal. Krause catalogs are copyrighted. However, they are available on line (without coin values) at Numismaster.com: Coins & Paper money]