Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. Where to find coins some places are better than others, what you should look for in a coin shiny isnt always better, what are mints and mint. The american silver eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the united states. There are several coin values listed, but these are only a microcosm of the number of coins available to collect today. United states classic gold coins of 18341839 buy the book before the coin. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell coins. When closed they are the size of a book and store easily. The red book is being sold already in april of one year and dated the following year.
The red book and blue book are good for providing collectors with ballpark values. Coin value tables for some of the most popular united states coins are ready for your viewing pleasure. The collectible coin market is unregulated, highly speculative and. Here, youll find a wide variety of coin collecting books to help you get the most enjoyment out of your collection.
A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official. This and all future requests should be directed to this uri. Mar 18, 2007 the red book and blue book are good for providing collectors with ballpark values. Difference between red book and blue book coin community. Lincoln giving flowers and a book to union soldiers during the civil war uncirculated p 2010. Whitman nat park blue folder vol 1 20102015 official whitman coin folder. Historic us coin values are presented in a series of online reports.
The blue book was introduced in 1942 as a resource for coin collectors to learn how much dealers were paying, on average, for u. May 21, 2018 pdf download 2019 official red book of united states coins hidden spiral guide book of united states coins free epub. There is no additional information, the price values are merely cut by 50 percent. Apr 10, 2020 join your facebook friends and millions of players around the world in attacks, spins and raids to build your viking village to the top. All of our online reports contain a table for every coin in the group e. The pricing information we report comes from all over the numismatic market including many reliable dealers known. In the 1950s, all the coin pictures were in black and white.
Use this useful hardcover book to see how much your coins are worth includes more than 24. As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Oct 03, 2018 in the 1950s, all the coin pictures were in black and white. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to. With coin books, you can discover a wealth of information behind your favorite issues. In 1971 his assistant, kenneth bressett, took over as the editor of the blue book and red book until he retired in 2017. List of united states commemorative coins and medals 2010s. Coloring pages also contain black backgrounds for a dramatic effect. Red and blue books red and blue books red and blue book price list pdf, 20kb jims coins and precious metals buy sell appraisals coins jewelry. It was first produced in 1793 as authorized by the coinage act of 1792 on april 2, 1972. One of the joys of collecting united states coins is the great diversity of coins that you can collect.
This blue book is nearly identical to the red book. Taking the time to read and research coin books is often the first step in truly understanding and more fully appreciating the pieces that go into your coin collection. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Whitmans coin boards, folders, and albums have organized and displayed hundreds of thousands of coin collections for generations. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. Ocial red a guide book of united states coins 2015 the ocial red book spiral r s. Red book vs blue book ngc coin collectors chat boards. Coin guides coin price guides, tips, free pdf coin books. Largeprint edition 8x10, spiralbound softcover 2010. From what i have heard, the red book and blue book are printed a year or 2 in advance of the release date. Choose the coin collecting books for your favorite series today. The red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying decisions, it serves as an outstanding.
The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the. Today, theyre all in color in the red book black and white in the blue book. The red book offers education of a wide variety of u. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official blue book of united states. Kyle franck, author of turn pocket change into profit our coin guides are for all levels of coin collector and enthusiast. Coin values can change year over year, but it is always good to know the approximate value of your coin. Do you have what it takes to be the next coin master. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The redbook was one of many sources researched for trends. Red book us coin price guide the definitive reference for any united states coin ever minted. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. This knowledge is good for both beginner and experienced collectors. Proof coins are produced using special minting and processing techniques, resulting in coins with special finishes. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. The 2011 has been out for about 6 months now so unless the people at whitman can forsee the future, any price they put on a coin is just a guess.
Since i had a 2009 red book, it was a big waste of money to purchase a 2010 blue book. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin. It helps to have a trusted pricing source on your side. The official blue book, a guide book of united states coins. All coins were made with 100% copper and minted at the philadelphia mint. Yeoman, is a pricing guide for united states coin collectors and is considered one of the most authoritative coin price sources.
Coin books to help you enjoy your collection magically low prices on leading coin books. The red book is recognized as the premiere resource for u. Ever since i bought all 3 publications, i get confused about certain coins and what they are valued at. British coins market values 2018 paperback 15 sep 2017. Coins for sale for us paper money type general items. Youve probably seen whitman coin folders and wondered if thats something you need to protect your coins or not. Numismedia and most others too are based on the highest prices for coins since most are for someone to buy, not sell. Yes it is true some of the values are way out in right or left field but comparing values from earlier editions to the current gives you a fairly good indication of price trends. List of united states commemorative coins and medals. The world of coins who can look at a silver dollar struck in 1878 in carson city, nevada, and not conjure up images of the wild west. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Heres the main difference, if the coin value is 40 in the red book, its listed as 20 in the blue book. Once in a lifetime opportunity purchase collection of 11,000 red and blue books for just 50c ea postpaid. I know the red book is the main price guide, and the blue book was what dealers used p.
Bella blue includes intricate shapes ideal for colored pencils as well as larger designs ideal for crayons. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. Our preference is the spiral bound version because it lays flat, instead of folding closed like a bound book, while you look away at your coin. The handbook of united states coins debuted in 1942 as a resource showing how much coin dealers were paying on average to buy u. The blue book is sort of made to show the lowest possble price a coin show be valued at whereas the red book is sort of the highest prices. Spin to earn your loot spin the wheel to fall on your fortune, be it. A guide book of united states coins red book, by r. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. From modern date coins to obsolete denominations to commemorative coins, the variety and challenges that make up collecting united states coins can keep your interest in coin collecting going for lifetime. Join your facebook friends and millions of players around the world in attacks, spins and raids to build your viking village to the top. The reports consist of tables showing coin pricing from many years in the past to the present. I could go on with these comparisons, none of which favor the earlier editions, but you get the picture. Coin collecting used to be called the hobby of kings and queens, but now all of us can find rare and valuable currency in our own pocket change.
The official blue book handbook of united states coins 2010. The red book comes in two different styles, soft cover with spiral bound and a hard cover. 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. An oftquoted saying in numismatics is buy the book before the coin. I prefer the pdf form of this book when it is available, and i wish theyd get this on the kindle already, but the red book.
Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Official blue book of us coins 2010 magazine publisher contact information. The official blue book, a guide book of united states. Common knowledge series the official blue book of united states coins. Instant cash offer is a real offer for a specific amount to purchase a consumers car or apply the amount toward another car.
Official blue book of us coins 2010 customer service and. Pdf download 2019 official red book of united states coins. In this book, well explore the reactions of alkynes pdf phenomenon of coin collecting and give you ways to. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. The official blue book of united states coins series. 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. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and.
For problems with you subscription we provide the customer service information for the publishers website, phone number and email address when available. Oct 18, 2010 the red book is being sold already in april of one year and dated the following year. Below are links to several price guides that will give you a general idea of what your coins are worth in todays market. The official blue book handbook of united states coins. The united states half cent is the smallest denomination ever minted by the united states. Whitman book red book blue book blackbook coin books currency books coin price.
The official blue book handbook of united states coins 2010 handbook of united states coins paper official blue book of united states coins kenneth bressett on. Difference between red book and blue book coin community forum. You know, those blue folders with the picture of the coin on the front and cardboard with lots of little round holes inside. The official blue book, a guide book of united states coin 2017 edition. Covers american coins from 1616 to the present, including early coins and tokens, mint issues, private. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the blue book to make buying offers. Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. Its easy to imagine the coin being thrown into the pot of a poker game or slammed on the counter to pay for a glass of whiskey. The prices listed within the numismedia fmv price guide represent our fair market value determination for a properly graded coin within each category.
We also provide pdf downloads with the exact same information, reformatted for easy printing. Historic us coin values online reports the study of coin. Each year the publisher prints fewer copies than the previous year. Liberty head coinage buchanan working as a bookkeeper in the family store uncirculated p 2010 mary todd lincoln medal mary todd lincoln mrs.
Ive been attending a lot of auctions since i retired and coins are almost always a big part of them. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert car. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. This is the official blue book 2010 handbook of united states coins 67th edition by whitman coin features. Below is a sample from one of our historic us coin values online reports. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. Each coin folder contains data about the coins it holds. Just purchased the new blue book 2017 the price of silver is up since the 2016 book, yet the coin prices for washington quarters and franklin halves are a dollar less than in the previous edition does anyone know the lag time between the posting of prices and actual publication date.
Most price listings such as the one on the pcgs web site are closer to the red book prices. Jul 22, 2016 just purchased the new blue book 2017 the price of silver is up since the 2016 book, yet the coin prices for washington quarters and franklin halves are a dollar less than in the previous edition does anyone know the lag time between the posting of prices and actual publication date. Our flagship titles have been the bibles of the hobby since 1942 the blue book and 1946 the red book. Download your very own the world of coins book absolutely free.
The blue book is a coin price guide that informs you on the approximate amount of money you can expect to get if you sell your coins to a coin dealer. Reasons to use blue whitman folders when collecting coins. Likewise, coin collectors use it to find out what dealers will pay for their coins. Catalog free read 1984 online free pdf ebook download as pdf file pdf text.