Large 8vo, brown full morocco, leather spine label, gilt, cloth clamshell box. Its panel of retailpricing contributors includes more than 100 active coin dealers and market analysts with decades of experience. Kenneth bressett named first editor emeritus of the red book. A guide book of united states coins the official red book, first compiled by r. Apr 05, 2019 the 73rdedition red book is 464 pages and prices nearly 8,000 entries in up to nine grades each, with more than 32,000 retail valuations in total. Every one listed here has an active relationship with cdn and this list is updated daily. American gold coins valuerare coin investmentrare coins. Years ago the red book was the collector guide and the black book was a dealer guide. Red book blue book grey sheet and actualized prices.
A limited number of the ngc 30th anniversary official red book are available for free to qualifying ngc collector members and ngc authorized dealers. This copy has some red ink residue on the front caused from when the books were numbered and then stacked. Keep a look out for works from your favorite authors, monthly columnists and guest editors. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Then, as now, the blue book was the buying guide, whereas the red book provided retail prices.
The 74thedition red book is 464 pages long and prices nearly 8,000 entries in up to 9 grades each, with more than 32,000 retail valuations in total. These dealers have banded together to initiate a national marketing program that will provide coins and information for the numismatic fraternity. Talk with a cmigs broker about numismatic coin prices before buying. Softcover, tan card exterior with black design and serial number on back. Collectors around the country love the book s gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. The book is just what i neded to see what dealers would pay for coins i want to sell. Numismatics might become easier to comprehend by understanding the numismatic values of coins and paper money, and this refers to the value of a coin or note that is higher than the intrinsic or. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. He is a trusted name in the industry and a regular contributor to the red book. Perhaps the most popular book for listing us coin retail values, grades, and mintages. Apr 02, 2020 a guide book of united states coins is the worlds most popular annual retail price guide for u. In 1992 we wrote american numismatic literature, published by quarterman.
The 73rdedition red book is 464 pages and prices nearly 8,000 entries in up to nine grades each, with more than 32,000 retail valuations in total. New edition of red book released numismatic newsnumismatic. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Fast coin is a family run business run by joel rettew who has been a coin dealer since 1953.
Refer to this page for our directory of numismatic auction houses, authentication companies, dealers, clubs, and related organizations. The book contains an amazing amount of numismatic information for beginners and experts alike. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. And while there are other helpful, educational numismatic websites to assist you, the sites listed here will start you out in the right direction. The red book is published by whitman theyre one of the more popular distributors of coin supplies, and they are frequently referred to often by coin dealers as a reliable source of information about u. Jul 01, 2007 the red book covers the history and values of colonial and early american coins, half cents through silver dollars and gold, commemoratives, proof and mint sets, errors, civil war tokens.
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. If there is a book need is the official red book a guide book of united states coins 2008, should be the first book a numismatist should buy, if you are a beginner coin collector is great because is the best and easiest to use, clear and succinct, if you are an experienced numismatist is also the best for concise and effortless format, simple. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin. Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. The red book gives prices that you would expect to pay for coins from a dealer. Collectors coin log book for cataloging collections 120. The 72nd edition of the red book is available online and at bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. Members receive subscriptions to the monthly, weekly and weekly extra price guides, access to all online dealer price guides, advertising options and. May 09, 2018 red book will be at the american numismatic association summer seminar in colorado springs, june 1628, and the ana worlds fair of money in philadelphia, august 1418. 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.
American numismatic society 75 varick street, 11th floor new york, ny 100 tel. David bowers, and editor emeritus kenneth bressett. Coin collectors have used the red book to value their collections since. Its panel of retailpricing contributors includes more than 100 active coin dealers and market analysts.
For the first time, these significant pieces will be included in whitman publishings second deluxe edition of a guide book of united states coins the red book. The red book covers the history and values of colonial and early american coins, half cents through silver dollars and gold, commemoratives, proof and mint sets, errors, civil war tokens. Many coins trade for well above greysheet and the red book in some cases, even multiples of the sheet and some trade for well below the sheet. Red book will be at the american numismatic association summer seminar in colorado springs, june 1628, and the ana worlds fair of money in philadelphia, august 1418. A few selected books from other publishers relating to numismatics are also available, as are the medals issued by the society.
Kenneth bressett named first editor emeritus of the red. 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. The guide book and handbook got their nicknames and now. The first book most collectors purchase is a guide book of united states coins the red book. Lupia as an illustration in his book american numismatic auctions, vol. For the 72nd edition, more than 140 professional coin dealers, scholars, and other numismatic experts contributed their knowledge under the direction of senior editor jeff garrett, research editor q. The red books pricing is compiled from leading hobby expertsdealers who handle coins every day and know the market inside and outand our numismatic information comes from a variety of experts and longtime contributors to the field. Guide book of united states coins 2021 large print. Folded plate of roman coins taken from an antique book published by basil kennet.
New 2020 red book reports dramatic market changes coinweek. Numismatic guaranty corporation ngc and whitman have created a special ngc 30th anniversary edition of the 2018 a guide book of united states coins, also known as the red book. The greysheet and the red book, although a great help in establishing value, are not the final word. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Fast coin offers coins for collectors of all levels. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the. Its panel of retailpricing contributors includes more than 100 active coin dealers and. If you compare prices in both you will agree the red book will make you feel much better about your collection. I am aware of the grey sheet, but given the frequency that i purchasesell coins less than 10 a year on either side i cannot justify the expense of the grey sheet subscription. I should still point out that the redbook is a year behind as it is published the summer before so purchasing a monthly coin prices guide or a grey. 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.
Only 2,017 copies of the ngc 30th anniversary official red book have been printed. May 30 sale of numismatic literature sale 156 on may 30 at 12. See more ideas about books, guide book and red books. The numismatist reading room is an online collection of articles written by hobbyists from the united states and around the world. He is scheduled to appear for a week of celebrations at the whitman coin and collectibles 2018 winter expo, october 2528. Whitman publishing is the official supplier of the american numismatic association. Due to the covid19 outbreak, we will be suspending walkin trades until the virus has been contained. New 2021 official red book will debut april 7 coinweek. A guide book of united states coins is the worlds most popular annual retail price guide for u. The guide book of united states coins, issued each year since 1947, has a bright red cover and an everincreasing cover price. Studying the red book gives smart collectors an understanding of the trends across all u. The official red book a guide book of united states coins is 74 years young and going strong. Yeoman in 1946, is a price guide for coin collectors of coins of the united states dollar.
Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Feb 23, 2016 whitman publishing is the official supplier of the american numismatic association. The professional numismatists guild png is a nonprofit organization composed of many of the countrys top rare coin and paper money experts who undergo a background check, must adhere to a strict code of ethics in the buying and selling of numismatic items and who guarantee the authenticity of the numismatic merchandise they sell. Apr 17, 2017 a limited number of the ngc 30th anniversary official red book are available for free to qualifying ngc collector members and ngc authorized dealers. Grow your knowledge by reading new content and expanded versions of stories first published in the numismatist. Numismatic book company, publisher of the red book and cpg. Sep 28, 2012 the old saying goes buy the book before you buy the coin. May 04, 2017 the first book most collectors purchase is a guide book of united states coins the red book. A price guide book on us coins and their values by r. The american numismatic society publishes books, monographs, and periodicals relating to all areas of numismatics. Professional numismatists guild knowledge integrity. Numismatic guaranty corporation ngc and whitman have created a special ngc 30th anniversary edition of the 2018 a guide book of united states coins, also known as.
This classic book has been nicknamed the numismatic bible for very good reasons. So i am having an issue with the prices listed in the red book and the blue book by r. Interviews from the 1980s of dealers who were on the ground floor of the ana in the 1930s thru 1970s. In the marketplace for a guide book of united states coins the red book, the key to this 65volume and counting set is the first edition of 1946 cover date 1947, which comes in two. Also, nearly 30 years of recorded fun seminar topics. Britain 1066 1567 stephen martin leake, nummi britannici historia or an historical account of english money, from the conquest to the uniting of the two kingdoms by james i. During the years 19911995 we edited the asylum the journal of the numismatic book collectors society which received the best specialty publication from the a. New 2020 official red book guide us coins price list hardcover whitman catalog.
Difference between the red book the and black book coin talk. Oct 03, 2018 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. You can find old red books and various books on grading authored by martin brown and john dunn which sometimes hold nuggets of wisdom. The wholesale companion to the red book is the blue book, a guide to prices that dealers may be expected to pay for united states coins. Shop 2021 red book 74th edition spiral edition us coin values. I am aware of the grey sheet, but given the frequency that i purchasesell coins less than 10 a year on either side i.