91 Best Coin Collecting Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best coin collecting books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
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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 enlarged volume is intended for intermediate to advanced hobbyists, numismatic researchers, professional coin dealers and auctioneers, and investors. Its combination of more photographs, detailed... more
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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. less
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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. The book is illustrated with 5,753 images.
The Deluxe Edition covers American coinage from New England colonial times to the modern day--half cents through $20 gold double... more
The Deluxe Edition covers American coinage from New England colonial times to the modern day--half cents through $20 gold double... more
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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 said a word--to the cops, to her doctors, to family--about those four years.
A family legacy has brought her back to Chicago where a reporter is writing a... more
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 said a word--to the cops, to her doctors, to family--about those four years.
A family legacy has brought her back to Chicago where a reporter is writing a... more
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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 coat tails of the state quarter program, the America the Beautiful series comes at a time when the public is familiar with searching and saving quarters from circulation. A total of... more
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 coat tails of the state quarter program, the America the Beautiful series comes at a time when the public is familiar with searching and saving quarters from circulation. A total of... more
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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 these history-making coins. less
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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 assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You'll learn what coins... more
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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 of the two mints112 quarters in all! Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Attractive oversize tri-fold portfolio made of sturdy foam core board. 12-3/8" wide x 13-3/8" tall. less
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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 up-to-date market values, you will learn how to spot and profit from even the most well disguised treasures in the new edition of Strike It Rick with... more
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 up-to-date market values, you will learn how to spot and profit from even the most well disguised treasures in the new edition of Strike It Rick with... more
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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 developments in the hobby and market, including the newest $100 bill and proposed redesigns of our currency with the portraits of famous American women. The book combines the hobby-standard Friedberg... more
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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, detailed and easy-to-use resource for a vast array of highly collected coins. The U.S. section offers listings for early Colonial coins and tokens of the... more
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, detailed and easy-to-use resource for a vast array of highly collected coins. The U.S. section offers listings for early Colonial coins and tokens of the... more
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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 collecting, knowing how valuable coins are is important In this book we will examine coin collecting from the beginner's view to the investors view. Coins are becoming more and more valuable... more
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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 is full of the
kind of historical intrigue that makes up any legend,"
said professional... more
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 is full of the
kind of historical intrigue that makes up any legend,"
said professional... more
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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 enlarged high-resolution color photographs for each grade, plus Proofs. The updated 2nd edition includes new photographs and fresh insight on today s grading standards. less
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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 worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect... more
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 worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect... more
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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 likely to have treasure, and insider techniques on cleaning and improving items to maximize resale value, you learn everything needed to enjoy this fun and financially rewarding hobby.... more
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 likely to have treasure, and insider techniques on cleaning and improving items to maximize resale value, you learn everything needed to enjoy this fun and financially rewarding hobby.... more
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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 unique and high-valued pieces that collectors dream about, like the 1913 Liberty Head nickel and the 1804 dollar (the "King of American Coins"). The book also explores more readily available and widely... more
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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 world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute... more
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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 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Not only will this handy folder help collectors hold on to these special keepsakes, but it includes a description of the Commemorative Coin Program; the new... more
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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. less
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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 have one of the modern-day valuable coin errors that may still be located in circulation worth thousands of dollars? less
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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 reference, this massive guide now features MS65 values for much of the catalog With more values for PF63 and PF65 than ever before as well, you will discover... more
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 reference, this massive guide now features MS65 values for much of the catalog With more values for PF63 and PF65 than ever before as well, you will discover... more
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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 supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more... more
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
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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 information not found in other world numismatic references. Listings are presented in a new easy-to-use format with more descriptive information and the denomination appearing next to each Krause-Mishler... more
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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 in up to four grades of condition and includes the mintage number and mintage date. More than one million prices have been thoroughly analyzed and completely revised to reflect current market...
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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, and coins described. Bower's engaging case studies, strategies, and insider tips make the book an invaluable how to for today's marketplace. less
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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. less
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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 fairy tales—there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures.
Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and... more
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 fairy tales—there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures.
Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and... more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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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 coins. The U.S. sections begins with early Colonial coins and tokens of the 17th and 18th centuries and follows through Federal issues from 1791 to date. The listings... more
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 coins. The U.S. sections begins with early Colonial coins and tokens of the 17th and 18th centuries and follows through Federal issues from 1791 to date. The listings... more
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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. less
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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 head nickels
Augustus Staint-Gaudens and his famed gold $20
The short-lived 20-cent piece
The $1 million coin exhibit
The reason for... more
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 head nickels
Augustus Staint-Gaudens and his famed gold $20
The short-lived 20-cent piece
The $1 million coin exhibit
The reason for... more
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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, with eight additional pages of content including updated prices, new sections, and many new photographs. Coverage includes colonial and early American coins, federal coins (half cents through gold... more
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Start your own coin collection!
It's fun!
Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle.
It's affordable.
Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life.
And you can learn all you need to know right here.
With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today.
Pick up cool facts and tricks that will impress your friends and family.
Learn the answers to questions like:
How are coins made? more
It's fun!
Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle.
It's affordable.
Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life.
And you can learn all you need to know right here.
With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today.
Pick up cool facts and tricks that will impress your friends and family.
Learn the answers to questions like:
How are coins made? more
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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 also includes the date each state entered the union, and key facts about the state. This is a great gift for teaching children about their state and the country's currency. less
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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, organizing and storing coins as well. More than 3,000 photos including obverse and reverse aid in coin identification. less
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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 initiated this special program, the folder will keep this commemorative series organized, accessible, and easy to show off.
The noteworthy sites will come from all 50... more
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 initiated this special program, the folder will keep this commemorative series organized, accessible, and easy to show off.
The noteworthy sites will come from all 50... more
Don't have time to read the top Coin Collecting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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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. less
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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 to easily hold, carry, and read, but packed with photos, data, and valuations---the high-quality content and design that have made Whitman Publishing a hobby leader since the 1930s. "Who Should Read A... more
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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. less
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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.
- Perfect for collectors of any age
- Updated folder houses the latest nickel issues through 2015
- Openings for 90 nickels - more than any other folder on the market
-... more
- Perfect for collectors of any age
- Updated folder houses the latest nickel issues through 2015
- Openings for 90 nickels - more than any other folder on the market
-... more
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Presidential dollar coins - 2007 to 2016
Philadelphia and Denver Mints less
Philadelphia and Denver Mints less
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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. less
Don't have time to read the top Coin Collecting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
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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 or spend it. less
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 or spend it. less
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Gift For Kids - Special Launch Price!
3D Mazes bring hours of fun for kids. Both boys and girls can enjoy the fun of this activity. Just grab yours today. less
3D Mazes bring hours of fun for kids. Both boys and girls can enjoy the fun of this activity. Just grab yours today. less
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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 for beginner to expert collectors alike, as well as coin traders and dealers interested in circulating coins found around the world.
Each detailed listing includes:... more
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 for beginner to expert collectors alike, as well as coin traders and dealers interested in circulating coins found around the world.
Each detailed listing includes:... more
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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 productively before lunch.
This isn't an exhaustive guide to everything you'll ever want to know about metal detecting. It's not a complete course in treasure hunting. It's a quick but thorough read... more
This isn't an exhaustive guide to everything you'll ever want to know about metal detecting. It's not a complete course in treasure hunting. It's a quick but thorough read... more
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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. less
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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. less
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Written by Grover C. Criswell with Douglas B. Ball and Hugh Shull. This volume features illustrations from the Neil Chiappa collection. less
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Originally published: Racine, Wis.: Western Pub. Co., c1995. less
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"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 build a valuable collection, evaluate and value coins, detect counterfeit and altered coins, coin hunt like the pros and understand how to read a coin.
Avoid the traps and... more
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 build a valuable collection, evaluate and value coins, detect counterfeit and altered coins, coin hunt like the pros and understand how to read a coin.
Avoid the traps and... more
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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. But plans suddenly change and Mike finds himself on Shipwreck Island near the site where the Skink went down and right in the middle of a century-old mystery!
Mike and his new friend...
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"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 hunting books and they are all well worth the price! This one included"
- Bob in Tennessee There are... more
- 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 hunting books and they are all well worth the price! This one included"
- Bob in Tennessee There are... more
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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 himself and his daughter. The medical examiner thinks it’s an accident, but the Sheriff finds fresh bullet holes on the bridge right where the skid marks are. Curiously, Mr. Samuel died clutching a... more
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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 Mints. The cover is the traditional Whitman Blue, with gold embossing for a distinctive, elegant appearance.
This is a must for any serious collector. The Fifty State Commemorative Quarter...
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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 currency from 1809 to the present, including proof and uncirculated sets, Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Quarters, State Quarters, Presidential Dollars and modern... more
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 currency from 1809 to the present, including proof and uncirculated sets, Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Quarters, State Quarters, Presidential Dollars and modern... more
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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 the current system to muddle along. Both are wrong. We argue that rather than being immutable, money is a technology. And, like all technologies, it evolves as what expect from it changes. In a... more
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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 Greatest. This revised and updated third edition features new additions to the list and dramatic even surprising changes in ranking. A new appendix shows how coins changed position on the list and... more
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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.
Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about:
Starting and maintaining a collection
Coin terminology
Grading and authenticating coins
Rarity and coin values
Covering... more
Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about:
Starting and maintaining a collection
Coin terminology
Grading and authenticating coins
Rarity and coin values
Covering... more
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As the old saying goes, "find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck". Now Kenneth Bressett, former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written the definitive reference to finding just exactly how lucky you might be.From how to get started to how to care for a collection, with full explanations of grading techniques and standards, coin prices, and values, The Golden Book of Coin Collecting addresses everything clearly and with thorough detail. Squarely aimed at the newcomer to coin collecting, this is a guide that covers all the different aspects of coin... more
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The half-city-block long sidewheeler, S.S. Brother Jonathan, struck an uncharted reef in 1865 off Northern California. Sinking underneath the seas in 45 minutes, the ship took down with her multi-million-dollars of newly minted gold coins and bullion. Only 19 hardy souls survived out of 244 people on board, including a near “who’s who” of the famous personalities of the times. Although tantalizingly close to land and despite countless attempts to locate the ship and its gold, the ship’s location remained a secret for over 125 years--that is, until a band of underfunded adventurers used... more
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A large gap exists in the literature of ancient numismatics between general works intended for collectors and highly specialized studies addressed to numismatists. Indeed, there is hardly anything produced by knowledgeable numismatists that is easily accessible to the academic community at large or the interested lay reader. The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage will fill this gap by providing a systematic overview of the major coinages of the classical world. The Handbook begins with a general introduction by volume editor William E. Metcalf followed by an article... more
Don't have time to read the top Coin Collecting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.