92 Best Coin Collecting Books of All Time

Since 1946 the Guide Book of United States Coins has served collectors as the preeminent annual reference for coin specifications, mintages, values, and photographs. With more than 22 million copies in print, the Guide Book is well established as the hobby's most popular reference. The Professional Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins builds on this foundation. This expanded and enlarg

The Official Blue Book of United States Coins 2011. This guide features grading and collecting tips, mintage records, historical information, and data compiled by more than 50 coin-elite contributors. Lists dealer buy prices, how much dealers will pay for your coins, not retail prices.

Billed as the "biggest, most useful Red Book ever," the Deluxe Edition measures 7 x 10 inches and has 1,504 pages. The larger size and increased page count combined make the Deluxe Edition five times bigger than the regular-edition Red Book. It prices 8,018 items in up to 12 grades each, with 50,205 individual values and 16,667 auction records covering circulated, Mint State, and Proof coinage. Th

Charlotte Graham is at the center of the most famous kidnapping in Chicago history.

The task force of FBI and local cops found her two abductors, killed them, rescued her, but it took four very long years. The fact she was found less than three miles from her home, had been there the entire time, haunts them. She's changed her identity, found a profession she loves, and rebuilt her life.

She's never

Coin folders have a long, distinguished legacy as being most people's first exposure to coin collecting hobby. Everyone either has or knows someone who has been given a coin folder as a child and gone on to fill it with cents, nickels, dimes, or quarters.

The state quarter program has been one of the most successful in the U.S. Mint's history. It has brought collecting to the mainstream. Riding on

The State Quarter program has made coin collecting cool. What other activity requires treasure hunting skills and knowledge of history, and delivers a decade of excitement, the thrill of hunting for errors, and an interest in U.S. history, and state pride? Treat yourself and your favorite fan of State Quarters to this beautiful three-panel coin folder, with 60 slots and intriguing anecdotes about

Can't make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world's oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and ass

Collect all the state quarters, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories, in this colorful, durable map of the United States! States are color-coded according to the year that their state quarter was issued. Fun facts about each state are also included. Each coin slot on the map features the design specifically made for that state. There is room to collect all 56 quarters from each o

That odd-looking coin could be worth a fortune!

Mistakes happen. Now you can cash in on them.

The U.S. Mint produces error coins every year on every denomination. From doubled die cents to rotated reverse quarters to missing letters on dollars, these coins can be worth far more than face value.

Featuring expert insight, hundreds of close-up images, concise details on what to look for and where, and u

The updated sixth edition of A Guide Book of United States Paper Money includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States. Every federal note"€"from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets today"€"is described and cataloged in detail. Fascinating narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money, and also explores recent developme

Your source for North American coins!

With tens of thousands of individual coin listings, more than 6,500 coin images and updated coin values for the United States, Canada and Mexico, 2019 North American Coins & Prices is the ultimate single-source reference for coin coverage of North America.

Organized by country, government, denomination and date of issue, this expanding reference remains a clear,

Recent News Story: The long term appreciation for high quality rare coins have achieved returns exceeding those of the major equity indices. Looking back over the past 40 years, rare coins have had a compounded (IRR) rate of return greater than 11%, while the DJIA and S&P500 indices have grown at rates less than 7%. These are important facts. Even if you just want to learn the basics of coin coll

In the sixth edition of A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of

the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what

to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how

to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter

collector.

The pricing, text, and certified population data have

been edited and updated.

"The world of collecting Morgan dollars

Jefferson Nickles Collectors Folder Volume I

In the best-selling Grading Coins by Photographs, Q. David Bowers has crafted a unique combination of step-by-step grading instructions for every federal coinage series from half cents to double eagles, plus information on the history and importance of grading; expert grading techniques; understanding the surfaces of coins; and smart grading and buying. His insightful text is combined with enlarge

Impressive in size, scope and detail unparalleled in the market, the 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th Century coins in the world.

You've come to rely on this mammoth reference for the most up-to-date pricing and coin detail, as well as the most complete and insightful review of available and collectable world coins. A worldwi

The ultimate A-to-Z guide revealing everything you need to know to become a metal detecting expert

Who wouldn’t get a thrill from discovering buried treasure? Now with this in-depth guide, you can learn the secrets to finding valuable items like coins, jewelry and historical relics with a metal detector. With tips on choosing the ideal detector, step-by-step instructions on finding spots most likel

In the third edition of the best-selling and award-winning 100 Greatest U.S. Coins, numismatic author Jeff Garrett takes the reader on a personal guided tour of the nation's greatest coinage. "Each of the 100 Greatest was voted into place by leading coin dealers, researchers, and historians," says Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. Inside the reader will find prized and seldom-seen rarities - the un

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the

This is a coin collector’s dream folder! Not only does it have a space for every state’s quarter—arranged according to year—but now it has slots for the six brand-new quarters that the United States Mint is issuing. These latest coins will honor the District of Columbia, along with five U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Common

This volume provides complete coverage of known world coins from 1901 to the present day. It includes more than one million prices in up to five grades of condition.

This guide is comprehensive and unsurpassed in presenting the most error coins containing doubled die errors, planchet errors, mint striking errors, off-center errors, and variations. All coin errors listed have been certified by the most well-known encapsulation services and sold by major auction houses. Included are modern day coin error listings with photographs and values at auction. Do you ha

A Higher Grade of Reference

The 2016 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th century coins available. As the market shifts to a greater emphasis on higher quality coins, Standard Catalog of World Coins now reflects that demand by expanding values for coins of superior condition.

For the first time in the more than 40-year history of the re

All you need to know about money can be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about money around the world from a National Geographic expert, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book. Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at this fascinating and important topic.

National Geographic support

The 30th anniversary edition of coin collecting's one-and-only, single volume 20th century world coin book and price reference is the best ever. A new two-column format allows collectors to fully view the more than 48,000 obverse and reverse coin illustrations. The accompanying listing for each coin begins with the coin's denomination to create an easy point of reference.

Each listing prices coins

From the smallest mining pfennings to the largest multiple ducats in gold, this single volume represents a definitive collection of 18th century world coins, based on more than 30 years of research by hundreds of numismatic experts. The listings for issues from China, the German states, and the Holy Roman empire, along with Transylvania, the Papal states, France, and Spain contain a wealth of info

This softcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 Chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding. More than 1,300 photographs and illustrations, both black and white and in full-color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places, a

This volume is specifically targeted towards the user who is looking for complete coinage listings for the North American continent. It is fully illustrated with detailed descriptions, dozens of new market graphs, and information on current trends.

Enthusiastic, thorough, and everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure!

There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don’t even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fa

Three great countries--one great resource!

Featuring more than 50,000 individual coin listings and updated coin prices for the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 2016 North American Coins & Prices is the perfect all-in-one choice for people passionate about coins.

Organized by country, denomination and date of issue, the reference is a clear, detailed and easy-to-use resource for a vast array of coi

This quality H.E. Harris folder holds Lincoln Cents from 1975-2013. It makes the perfect tool for organizing any collection. 90 openings. Has Additonal openings with no dates.

Who were the models for the Indian Head nickel?
Why is it called the Orphan Annie?
What is the King of American Coins?

Fascinating Facts, Myths and Mysteries about U.S. Coins is a compilation of some of the more intriguing stories in the history of U.S. Mint coinage. Some are based on facts. Others are hobby myths. All of them make for entertaining reading. Read about:


The five-known 1913 Liberty he

Handbook of United States Coins, 73rd edition (2016 edition) Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual Handbook of United States Coins the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK to make buying offers. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth! The Blue Book's price listings offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. The new 73rd edition has been expanded,

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'There are coin folders and then there is this deluxe State Quarter folder. From the rich red, white and blue background to the breathtaking center spread of coin slots ? 120 in all, this folder is worthy of this caliber of coins. In addition to a slot for every coin in the series, there is a space for both the Philadelphia Mint and Denver Mint issues. Larger in size than the average, this folder

This unique book provides you with collector values are given for coins from the U.S., Canada and Mexico listed in up to 11 grades of condition, reflecting both collector market demand and sky-high precious metals prices. New chapters have been added to examine the four exciting new 2009 cents and six exciting new 2009 quarters of the United States. You'll get advice about buying, grading, organiz

Store and display all of the National Parks quarters in this handy collector’s folder!

Beginning in 2010, the United States Mint will issue newly designed quarters featuring a national park or other site approximately every ten weeks—and this compact folder is the perfect place for collectors to store each new coin. Complete with historical information and details of the Congressional Act that ini

From the #1 coin value publication, this volume contains over 50,000 entries-more than any other guide-and includes vintage information, specifications, varieties, and values for more levels of preservation.

A Catalog of Modern World Coins, 1850-1964. The 14th edition of R.S Yeoman's classic guide book has been fully updated with new photographs and retail valuations by coin type, in up to four grade levels. Editor Arthur Friedberg and his team of experts from around the globe provide an accurate snapshot of the exciting world-coin market. This handy volume is perfect for today's hobby: small enough t

Designated in 1972 as an Official Grading Guide of the American Numismatic Association, this book showcases over 1000 enhanced coin-grading illustrations with concise and easy-to-use descriptions of regular issue US coin types from 1793 to date.

Coin folders have a long, distinguished legacy as being most people's first exposure to the coin collecting hobby. Everyone either has or knows someone who has been given a coin folder as a child and gone on to fill it with cents, nickels, dimes or quarters. This is a perfect low-cost purchase for parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles looking to engage children in a healthy, educational hobby.

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Presidential dollar coins - 2007 to 2016
Philadelphia and Denver Mints

Display your quarter collection in this educational Collector Map. Special push-fit foam makes it easy to insert your coins, openings for all 50 states plus all of the U.S. trust territories. Big 13.2 x 39.75 Foam construction is inert and safe for your coins.

Twenty-five pennies, four dimes, two nickels, and one quarter… hmm…

A pocketful of coins! Who can make heads or tails of it? YOU can with THE COIN COUNTING BOOK. Change just adds up with this bankable book illustrated with real money. Counting, adding, and identifying American currency from one penny to one dollar is exciting and easy. When you have counted all your money, you can decide to save it

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The world at your fingertips!

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, "Collecting World Coins, 1901-Present," offers the most comprehensive country-by-country, fully illustrated catalog on the market for 20th and 21st century coins used in everyday commerce.

Offering complete coin descriptions and nearly 20,000 actual-size illustrations to assist in coin identification, the new edition is a perfect reference

New to metal detecting? Want to start hunting without a long learning curve? This QuickStart Guide is short and to the point, intended to get the reader familiar with metal detectors, their operation and accessories, then into the field to find great stuff. Those who already have a detector and a few accessories can start reading this book over breakfast and be out in the field hunting productivel

This manual is a must for every new coin collector and existing enthusiast keen to improve their collection. Beginning with the origins of barter and monetary exchange, the narrative goes on to discuss the development of metal coins.

Intended for collectors, this title talks about the evolution of US money. It contains more than 700 color photos, making the identification and appreciation of coins easy. It also offers listings, including general US coins, state quarters and nickels, US bank notes, gold notes, gold certificates.

Written by Grover C. Criswell with Douglas B. Ball and Hugh Shull. This volume features illustrations from the Neil Chiappa collection.

Originally published: Racine, Wis.: Western Pub. Co., c1995.

"Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" will help you build the coin collection of your dreams whether you're beginning your numismatic journey or an old hand wanting fresh insights of the hobby without breaking the bank.

Author John Freeman candidly discusses the knowledge, tips, tactics and strategies you must know in order to build a coin collection of increasing value. You'll find specific steps to bu

The year is 1862. The Skink, a Confederate ship, is attacked by Union forces and sinks off the Alabama coast in the Gulf of Mexico. Although the ship was rumored to be carrying newly minted gold coins, no trace of the wreck and not even a single piece of Confederate gold is ever found.

Fast forward to 1973. Mike is prepared for another routine summer in Pensacola with his marine biologist father.

"I never knew there were valuable coins hiding right under my nose!"

- Michael in Florida "Mark's enthusiasm for treasure hunting is addicting. Another great book!"

- James in Texas "I found two pieces of silver thanks to this book!"

- Bryan in Colorado What a great way to find valuable coins when you can't get out there metal detecting."

- Phil in California "I have purchased all of Mark's treasure h

It’s 1972 and fourteen-year-old New Yorker Elizabeth Landers is sent to the sleepy town of Ahoskie, North Carolina to spend the summer with relatives. Her expectation of boredom is quickly dispelled when police sirens and flashing lights draw her to a horrible scene at the Danbury Bridge. Mr. Samuel, owner of Samuel’s Lumber Yard, has driven his car off the bridge and into the river, drowning hims

With the new program introduced by the United States Mint, coin collecting has never been so interesting or exciting. The wildly successful Statehood Quarter program produces over 6 billion quarters per year, which are in turn collected by over 100 million Americans.

The new Whitman ten-year folder provides 100 coin slots for each of the fifty states, with room for both the Philadelphia and Denver

The take-it-with you collecting resource!

Featuring more than 500 color pictures and current pricing, this dynamic best-selling Field Guide to U.S. money is the most complete and compact guide on the market. You'll find:

- Up to date information on circulating issues, proof sets, uncirculated sets, America the Beautiful Quarters and Native American Dollars.
- Content and values for coins and currenc

In Gold We Trust? uses the surge in the price of gold in recent years as a lens to explore the future of money. The economic crisis has caused a crisis of confidence in the dollar, the euro and all money based on the promises of governments. Gold fundamentalists think we should turn back the clock to a system where money is based on gold. Most mainstream economists think this is madness and expect

In this beautifully illustrated coffee-table book, distinguished numismatists Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett take you on a personal guided tour of the most significant U.S. coins of the modern era. From humble Lincoln cents to costly American Platinum Eagles, each of the ranking coins was voted into place following rigorous research to determine which were worthy of being contenders for the 100

Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader.

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