The blue book was successful in giving hobbyists an overview of u. The official red book a guide book of united states coins is 73 years young and going strong. Yeoman in 1946, is a price guide for coin collectors of coins of the united states dollar. The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. The sets provide collectors with uncirculated examples of each coin struck for circulation that year, and in some cases, examples of coins struck for the uncirculated mint sets only the three. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin.
This section also includes information on history, errors, varieties, characteristics and more. Over time the average coin values based upon current market conditions have fluctuated very little. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. This updated edition includes pricing for more than 6,000 individual coins, expanded coverage of commemorative sets, and more. Territories quarters, which followed the successful 50 state quarter program that ran from 19992008. The official red book, now in its 69th year, is famous nationwide as the premiere resource for u. Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. The red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying. Historic us coin values are presented in a series of online reports. Since 1946 collectors around the country have loved the book s gradebygrade coin values, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Redbook is the preeminent provider of car prices, values, vehicle identification and pricing information in australia and the asia pacific region.
For beginner or advanced collector this book is a must. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Kenneth bressett, the current editor of the red book, was president of the american numismatic association. Mar 26, 2020 the official red book, a guide book of united states coins, is 74 years young and going strong. Aside from the red book, bressett is probably best known for the fantastic 1804 dollar, which he coauthored with ans president eric p. These us mint coins for sale, have become the most popular coin in the world. I bought my first copy as a kid in 1971 and devoured it. View the top gainers and losers across the entire price guide. This row indicates coin grade, based on the ana scale. A guide book of united states paper money, sixth edition, includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the united states. The rare coin values shown in the ngc coin price guide are independently.
From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to year, so they just print the same propaganda to give false hope that buyers could get no problem. Historic us coin values online reports the study of coin. Obtain approximate grades here with this free tool. Catalog free read 1984 online free pdf ebook download as pdf file pdf text. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section. The red book gives prices that you would expect to pay for coins from a dealer. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium precious metals.
The gold and silver american eagle coin program had its roots in the honest money movement. Collectors rely on this onevolume library for its fullcolor photographs and detailed technical data on coins minted in the united states. Along with its sister publication, the older handbook of united states coins the official blue book, it is considered an authoritative u. Additionally, no burnished american silver eagles were made in 2010. On the minting front, things were even busier for the u. Official home of the red book the 1 price guide for us coins. Collectors around the country love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. The major advantage to the red book over for example coin worlds trends is the great info that is provided for each type of coin. First published in 1947, the guide book of united states coins. He realized that coin collectors needed other resources and supplies for their hobby, and he began gathering mintage data and market values. Although many feel that the red books pricing is obsolete when it.
When franklin roosevelts executive order declaring private ownership of gold and silver bullion as unlawful was finally rescinded in 1971, conservatives began pushing for the us mint to reintroduce precious metal coins suitable for investment. A guide book of united states coins the official red book, first compiled by r. Price history for significant coins sold at auction since 1941. Every federal notefrom the ultra rare demand notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets todayis described and cataloged in detail. International currency converter exchange rates for up to 164 currencies. The red book is the preeminent resource on pediatric infectious disease. Coin value price chart for books and references supplies. There are also professionally graded coins that will add diversity to your collection. The guide book and handbook got their nicknames and now. Starting in 2010, and lasting for 11 years, the united states mint will launch a new series of coins as part of the united states mint america the beautiful quarters program this collection comes on the tail of the 2009 district of columbia and u.
Red book vs blue book ngc coin collectors chat boards. The redbook was one of many sources researched for trends. Find the best selection of at the home of the official red book online. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to year, so they just print the same propaganda to give false hope that buyers could get no problem coins for those prices. Coin guides coin price guides, tips, free pdf coin books. The pcgs price guide is a comprehensive collection of numismatic coin values featuring current and historic coin prices, indexes, and graphs.
Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. The red book comes in two different styles, soft cover with spiral bound and a hard cover. Neither of these books should be used for price or value. 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.
This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Mint packaging, boxes and all original documents and certificates of authenticity coa are included. Canadian coins price guide and values find the value of. Oct 03, 2018 the red book lists values for your coin in ms60 and ms63. 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. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell coins. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. The turn of the century brought a change in the production of american silver eagle coins. Our coin guides are for all levels of coin collector and enthusiast.
The official ana grading standards for united states coins. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Mint from the standpoint of striking silver eagles than they were in the previous year. Yeomans coinbycoin, gradebygrade research grew into the blue book. Whitmans coin boards, folders, and albums have organized and displayed hundreds of thousands of coin collections for generations. Sure, it is lacking vs specialized books, as in, the varieties from overtons bust half dollar book, but as a quick guide, you cant possibly beat it. Then, as now, the blue book was the buying guide, whereas the red book provided retail prices. Heres where youll find visual tips and information about identifying the grades of the coins and paper money in your collection. Yeoman, who was in charge of promoting the companys line of coin boards and folders in the 1930s.
If theres not much difference in values for the two grades listed, then you could reasonably assume that your coin is worth somewhere between the two amounts, probably closer to the ms63 number. There are several coin values listed, but these are only a microcosm of the number of coins available to collect today. 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. Created by ngc and krause publications numismaster, the price guide pages are arranged by krause catalog numbers and include values, images and specifications such as weight, composition, engraver and current bullion values. Now includes coin values for the new state quarters. 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. This column indicates the year for which the values in each row correspond to.
Red book is the most extensive and most authoritative book on u. Liberty twentydollar gold coin double eagle what you need to know about bicentennial quarters. The red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying decisions, it serves as an outstanding. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. The world coin price guide is a complete catalog of values for world coins from 1600 to date. A guide book of united states coins, deluxe 4th edition the official red book by r.
The prices are locked months in advance of printing, and may be a year or more out of. The official redbook guide book of united states coins spiral official red book. However, if you want to sell your coins, the blue book gives the wholesale value and what the dealer will likely pay. Difference between the red book the and black book coin talk. Written by the top experts in the field and edited by the committee on infectious diseases of the american academy of. Now in its 31st edition, it provides the most uptodate information on a wide variety of infectious diseases that physicians encounter in children. Its small, portable, compact, and my only complaint is they should leave the bv bullion value sections for silver and gold out of the book since its out of date. The reports consist of tables showing coin pricing from many years in the past to the present. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins.
However, yeoman believed collectors wanted even more information on their coins, so he began to compile the red book. Red book of united states coins pdf the official red book is online, offering its valuable info in an easy to browse site. Download littletons complete grading standards here or see our complete listing of u. Canadian coins price guide and values coins and canada. Use the handy images provided to compare to your own. Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. The reason is that pcgs grading fees are more than the value of the coins, so these low value coins are seldom submitted to pcgs for grading, your input is welcomed. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coin s metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. 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.
Untied states coins 2010 large print official red book. We provide car valuations online, as well as services internationally to leaders in the automotive industry. The red book is recognized as the premiere resource for u. Fascinating narrative captures the romance and history of american paper money, and also explores recent developments in.
The red book, as it is called by coin collectors numismatists, is a wealth of information and a bargain price. Below is a sample from one of our historic us coin values online reports. Coin values can change year over year, but it is always good to know the approximate value of your coin. Collectors around the country love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs. 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. The black book is published by house of collectibles it is sometimes referred to as the black book, and its also a popular price guide among coin collectors. Our flagship titles have been the bibles of the hobby since 1942 the blue book and 1946 the red book. A guide book of united states coins 1947 tribute edition. He has written or edited over 100 books and articles.
Production ranged between 5 7 million per year for most of the first decade. All of our online reports contain a table for every coin in the group e. The red book prices are higher than the blue book prices. We are working on updating our database to contain all presidential coins. If some sections may be old news to some of you veterans, there is price guides, coin checklists, terminology glossary and. Morgan dollar, ms morgan dollar, pr morgan dollar, sp. Information in the tables is highlighted and explained in the sample. Preorder your copy of the 2021 official red book, the premier guide book of united states coins, and well ship it to you for free the official red book, a guide book of united states coins, is 74 years young and going strong. Us mint sales figures for coins, sets and other related coin collecting products. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the. Whitman book red book blue book blackbook coin books currency books coin price. Coins by kenneth bressett hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. We talk about 2010 pennies worth money and rare pennies to look for.
Mintages and coin specifications for modern us coins produced by the united states mint. Although the 72nd edition of a guide book of united states coins has. This knowledge is good for both beginner and experienced collectors. May 19, 2008 the guide book red book is more retail oriented. When buying or selling your united states, proof sets make sure all original u.