Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the official blue book to make buying offers. In additional to our coin books, we have coin collecting software to help you take inventory and grade your coins all at once. Whitman coin folders have been the standard in coin collecting for a number of years. Whitman publishing is the worlds leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Collectors around the country love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data.
Our flagship titles have been the bibles of the hobby since 1942 the blue book and 1946 the red book. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the. Half cents whitman coin albumthe whitman half cents classic coin album holds coins minted between 1793 and 1857. Yeoman and kenneth bressett and published yearly by whitman. The red book is recognized as the premiere resource for u. Coins for sale for albums and folders type supplies items. The trademark whitman blue is something that collectors young and old have come to know and trust. The 288page softcover book debuted july 4, 2017, and is now available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online including at. Whitmans coin boards, folders, and albums have organized and displayed hundreds of thousands of coin collections for generations. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Official whitman coin folder by whitman jul 1, 1988. The red book tells you, covering everything from early colonial copper tokens to hefty old west silver dollars and dazzling gold coins. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. Book, 2018 usbna stamp catalog by whitman, hardcover.
Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. A whitman folder contains mintage statistics and other. There are several coin values listed, but these are only a microcosm of the number of coins available to collect today. A guide book of united states coins hardcover 2021 whitman.
The most evident trend is that common, lowgrade coins have lost some of their value because of the. By charles morgan for coinweek for better or worse, whitmans a guidebook of united states coins is still the gold standard in printed price. Yeoman, who was in charge of promoting the companys line of coin boards and folders in the 1930s. There is also a blue book, although im not sure exactly what the differences are in it. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. New whitman book explores americas 100 greatest modern coins. These folders allow collectors both young and old to easily collect and store their treasures. Whitman coin albums whitman coin books whitman coin. Coin collectors have used the red book to value their collections.
Buy a guide book of united states coins by whitman coin book and supplies, r s yeoman online at alibris. I official whitman coin folder by whitman publishing. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. A guide book of canadian coins official whitman guidebook. Explore our site for the latest updates on our coin shows, as well as a roundup of the latest numismatic news. Yeomans coinbycoin, gradebygrade research grew into the blue book. Below, i offer some approximate values based on the current coin market for a number of completed coin sets in circulated condition, good or better, which most circulated coins are with a few values for uncirculated sets that might be attainable to the average collector.
The red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying decisions, it serves as an outstanding. Books coin collecting books and whitman red book apmex. Coin values can change year over year, but it is always good to know the approximate value of your coin. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. Coin value price chart for albums and folders supplies. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Difference between the red book the and black book coin talk. The 496page hardcover book debuts in september 2014. Collectors all over the united states love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical backgrounds, detailed specifications. One can compare prices within a series to identify rare dates and mint combinations.
Red book vs blue book ngc coin collectors chat boards. Ii classic coin album holds coins minted between 1892 and 1921 and has 44 coin openings coin viewing from both coin sides protective slides hold coins in place whitman coin album morgan dollars 18921921 whitman album model 9129 page contents inside cover history of morgan dollars page 1 1892, 1892cc, 1892o 1892s, 1893, 1893cc. Franklin and kennedy half dollars are affordable favorites of collectors. Everything you need to know to buy and sell today 2. How much are complete coin sets or completed coin folders worth. It is available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online including at.
An introduction to the world of coins, by kenneth bressett. Feb 16, 2011 atlanta, georgia whitman publishing announces the release of 100 greatest u. To me, chapter 8 alone makes this book worth reading and keeping. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook coin values united. General reference coin books coin price guides coin grading counterfeit detection coin cleaning numismatic history coin how to investing in coins. Whitman coin folders are among the best in the industry. Coin supplies and storage page 1 whitman publishing. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The red book is the primary reference guide for coin collectors. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to year, so they just print the same propaganda to give false hope that buyers could get no problem coins for those prices.
Whitman folders are available for all of the most popular coin collection configurations. Morgan dollars whitman coin album the whitman morgan dollars vol. The black book is published by house of collectibles it is sometimes referred to as the black book, and its also a popular price guide among coin collectors. Oct 03, 2018 one widely circulated example is the coin dealer newsletter. The companys highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage and currency, and teach how to build a great collection. The most common us coin value book is called a guide book of united states coins the official red book authored by r. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. From grading coin guides to leather bound coin albums, this brand. Coin guide books dont look any farther than the coin supply store for any coin books that you may need for coin collecting. In this beautifully illustrated book, two celebrated numismatists take the reader on a guided tour of the circulating, bullion, and commemorative issues so avidly sought by collectors today. Ii classic coin album holds coins minted between 1892 and 1921 and has 44 coin openings coin viewing from both coin sides protective slides hold coins in place whitman coin album morgan dollars 18921921 whitman album model 9129 page contents inside cover history of morgan dollars page 1 1892, 1892cc, 1892o 1892s, 1893. Jan 07, 2014 much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. We provide whitman coin albums, whitman coin books, and whitman coin folders. Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of whitmancoin and save up to 50% when making purchase at checkout.
Official red book a guide of united sates coins, has been making its impression in the numismatic world for 74 years. New 2021 official red book redbook guide of us coins price list. Were proud to present this to you as a guide for the valuation of your current and. A guide book of united states coins the official red book, first compiled by r. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this book features highresolution enlargements. The only difference may be that it is a softback book, and its a little cheaper. The coin values are pulled from a comprehensive database thats regularly updated by a team of expert analysts. And when you preorder your 2020 blue book today, youll receive free shipping on your entire order. Whitman coin supplies coin products coin collecting.
Also, 1910s, 1912d, 1922d, 1926s, and 1931d are worth a few bucks too if in decent condition. When i compare my first blue book and red book with the current editions, i find that theres no comparison. The blackbook price guides are produced by house of collectibles, not whitman and are not associated with the red or blue books. Actual prices may be a quite different when you actually go out and buy specific coins.
A guide book of united states coins by whitman coin book. Whitman publishing announces the release of the newest edition of the whitman guide to coin collecting. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to. Collectors all over the united states love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical backgrounds, detailed specifications, high resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Jan 17, 2017 the red book is vital and fairly comprehensive guide to us coins, i know dealers who dont consider coin a variety unless it is in there. From the stand point of coin value, the books are less about retail prices and more about relative rarity. Values shown in the 2020 red book reflect these changes. How much are complete coin sets or completed coin folders. Whitman publishing announces the release of the first volume of the whitman encyclopedia of mexican money, by don and lois bailey. Yeoman in 1946, is a price guide for coin collectors of coins of the united states dollar.
It features 39 coin openings coin viewing from both coin sides protective slides hold coins in place whitman coin album half cents 17931857 whitman album model 9109 page contents inside cover history of the half cent collection minted from 1793 to 1857 inclusive page 1 1793, 1794. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. He realized that coin collectors needed other resources and supplies for their hobby, and he began gathering mintage data and market values. Updated yearly, red book coin values also explain the history of certain coins as well as select records for coins sold at auction. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money.
The red book can be preordered online including at in. Whitman is one of the most respected brands in the coin collecting industry. Whitman coin albums coin collecting supplies, page 3. Now, for the really exciting coins the ones that are no longer in circulation below, i offer some approximate values based on the current coin market for a number of completed coin sets in circulated condition, good or better, which most circulated coins are with a few values for uncirculated sets that might be attainable to the. Book, inside the rare coin market by whitman, paperback. The official red book a guide book of united states coins is 74 years young and going strong. Coin collectors have used the red book to value their collections since the first edition was published in 1946. Stay current with the standards of the precious metals industry and read about the latest coins for collectors with these precious metals books from apmex. When i started collecting coins in the 1950s, the handbook of united states coins the blue book and the guide book of united states coins the red book were widely used for pricing u. Coinsupplyplanet carries these whitman products in order to give you the best option when it comes to your coin supplies. Whitman 60 pocket coin stock book album for 2x2 holder.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This knowledge is good for both beginner and experienced collectors. Coin collecting supplies coin collecting accessories. The page count of my 1958 red book, the 11th edition. It is published by whitman just like the red book is. The leader in coin values this listing of us coin values is an interactive presentation of the information traditionally found in coinworld s monthly magazine. Whitman has only strengthened its reputation for attention to detail and quality manufacturing since opening its doors over 70 years ago. The red book is vital and fairly comprehensive guide to us coins, i know dealers who dont consider coin a variety unless it is in there. Unfollow whitman coin books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Modern coins, by scott schechter and jeff garrett, takes the reader on a guided tour of circulating, bullion and commemorative issues. Whitman debuts 2nd edition of mega red book coin world. The red book is an invaluable tool for coin collectors and is still the most significant u.
The blue book is the whitman book that lists dealer prices. The guide book and handbook got their nicknames and now. The second edition of whitman publishings guide book of united states coins, deluxe edition, popularly known as mega red, is over 1,500 pages and features a detailed 330page section on flying. We have coin collecting reference books to help you keep from being a victim of forgery, and information on how to expertly grade your coins from the coin grading leaders, pcgs. New 2020 official red book guide us coins price list hardcover whitman catalog.
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