The reason is coins change faster than the either book. They also contain precious metals like gold, silver and copper in many cases, making them more valuable than the price listed on the front of the coin. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coins the official blue book to make buying offers. Hundreds of coin illustrations and a fastfind index for easy identification. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official. 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. We are pleased to offer for sale the latest edition of the whitman official blue book handbook of united states coins 2017.
The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. All values are estimates only, based on thirdparty information. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Red book us coin price guide the definitive reference for any united states coin ever minted. Since 1942 the official blue book has been used by dealers to make buying offers. This guide will show you values for coins graded by these leading companies, which should give you a good idea about what kind of prices people are paying for different conditions. Some coins came from the coin mint, some came from coin dealers, some came from coin auction. Coin care was designed to be used on mint state or proof coins and is efficient on au and slightly used coins. The bestselling source book for both expert and novice. Ask a dealer a question and usually goes to his copy of the red book not the blue book.
Kindly let me know the value of the coin and let me know if there are any customer willing to buy it. Free price guide for coins graded by pcgs and ngc coin grading companies. 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. Vichy france coin that was never released in auction. The official blue book, a guide book of united states coins. Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. The hardcover of the the official blue book, a guide book of united states coins hardcover 2016 by r. Start reading the comprehensive source of numismatic coins and values. My account digital edition sign out advertising dealer directory contact us magazine. The ngc price guide value shows the average dealer retail price for an ngccertified coin in a standard holder with a standard label, not specific prices for individual coins and does not reflect any premiums for special holders, labels or designations. The official blue book of united states coins series. Many of these coins are silver coins and a few are gold coins. The most common us coin value book is called a guide book of united states coins the official red book authored by r. Padded dark blue cover with euro design and country flags.
Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. Go to one of the many websites devoted to coin collecting see resources. Coin price guide coin and currency pricing for dealers. Whitman blue book united states coins 2017 coin collecting. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u.
I am attaching the image of the coin that i possess. The new 74th edition has been expanded, with eight additional pages of content including. East india trading company fantasy half anna coinsite. The handbook of united states coins is an authoritative resource showing how much coin dealers were paying on average to buy u. The coins are usually a store of money or value in exchange for goods and services. This information is useful for coin collecting software and cataloging coin types and coin values in u. How to find the value of coins online for free our pastimes. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. All major coins are priced, including recently released coins from the united states mint. Nov 09, 2008 neither book actually has values that are correct. May 16, 2017 since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. Do to the nature of the games cooperative format where both players charaters. 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.
In the first few pages of the red book they provide a list of contributors, and i quote, what the author says about their values coin values shown in this book are retail prices figured from data from the listed contributors approximately two months prior to publication. Us errors numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. 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. From what i have heard, the red book and blue book are printed a year or 2 in advance of the release date. What is the difference between the blue book and red book for. Again the data is generally out of date even for the latest issue but it does give you an idea of relative value in a handful of grades.
For over fifty years the official blackbook price guide to united states coins has been the best selling source book for collectors. 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. The red book seems to have more info than the blue book. Jan 07, 2014 the black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. 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. Often the spot silvergold price is the offered value for post 1920 coins.
Cdn publishing, llc does not buy or sell collectible coins or currency and users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. Coin care restores the luster and removes the tarnish, environmental and petroleum contaminants that have accumulated. The pricing information is reported from all over the country, from dealers in the numismatic community offering unbiased market. A certified coin is one that has been examined by a thirdparty grading authority and given a certificate of their opinion on its proper grading. 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. At this website, you will be able to easily buy, sell, request and auction off your coin collections. There are also 2 magazines that come out weekly, they are coin world and numismatic news. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Coin prices may or may not be currently accurate but are intended to show relative value. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. Coin care can be used on gold, silver, nickel, copper, brass and bronze and does not give your coins that dipped look. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Choose from nearly every coin made in us history, select the number of coins you have and the calculator will automatically enter the current spot price of those precious metals, which you can customize as well.
The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded 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. Numismedia online fmv rare coin price guide index retail. S yeoman blue bookwhitman publishing company, price. New 2019 official blue book metropolitan coin club of atlanta. Use these custom calculators to find the melt value of coin metal content for various gold, silver, platinum and copper coins. Cdn publishing is not responsible for typographical or databaserelated errors. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Ever since i bought all 3 publications, i get confused about certain coins and what they are valued at. Do not copy any content including images without our consent.
You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Extensive information on budding, buying, and selling coins at auction, online, and through the mail. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell coins. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. It is the counterpart to the whitman red book, which lists retail prices for u.
Coin wallet for 12 euro coin sets, blue lighthouse. You can identify several coins from rare coins to modern coinage. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. The numismedia online fmv rare coin price guide, all grades, good through ms70, free to all visitors. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the blue book to make buying offers. The blue books price listing offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. History the phrase to get your blue coin or phrases thus related originated with the video game lego star wars i. Members can also just keep track of their collection in our easytouse online database. Filled with the most current skyrocketing prices of gold and silver, this guide has all the information you need to become a knowledgeable coin collector. 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. Usage a persons pride, honor, or value in relation to the stealing, taking, or getting of someones pride, honor, or value. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book.
I know the red book is the main price guide, and the blue book was what dealers used p. It has what we coin collectors call a numismatic premium value due to the scarcity or collector interest in the coin. The coin market is so active in some categories that values can easily change during that period. But a walking liberty half dollar thats been well preserved is certainly worth more than just its silver value alone. Now includes coin values for the new state quarters. Take a picture of your coin and upload it to your computer, then post it to a forum on one of the websites regarding coin collecting. This listing is for a bundle of the two, spiral binding for the redbook and. Indian head or buffalo nickels 191938 can be simple and affordable to collect for the intermediate coin collector, or challenging enough for the advanced coin collector. The prices listed below are for the most common dates of u. Us coin values and prices buy, sell and auction coins online. Welcome to usa coin book, a numismatic haven for coin collectors. The blue book s price listings offer a realworld look at the.
They are good for the info but a monthly price guide comes in handy such as coin values. Used to demean someone or put them down for not being as good. Order your 2017 red book of united states coins today. Located in the lower level of hilldale shopping center 726 n. 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 groundbreaking new book was an immediate hit, popular with dealers and collectors alike.
Cdn publishing is the trusted source for collectible, rare coin and currency pricing since 1963. However, with the exception of rare walking liberty half dollars, most of the post1933 walking halves are only worth a significant amount of money above. Rare dates are worth far more than the prices listed. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. After authentication and grading, each coin is then encapsulated in a plastic slab to prevent any damage to it, and to permanently join their certificate to the coin. The official blue book, a guide book of united states. Looking for dealer to dealer buy and trade like grey sheet, etc. All values are based on what you might expect to pay to buy a coin from a reputable dealer. Usa coin book us coin values and prices online coin.
The coin market is so active in some categories that values can easily. The blue books price listing offer a realworld look at the. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values. Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. What is the difference between the blue book and red book. Buffalo nickel values range from just a few cents for common dates in wellcirculated grades to thousands of dollars for key dates in pristine uncirculated condition.
A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic news. The 2017 red book of united states coins is a great resource for any collector. Some are stored in coin folders, others are stored using other coin supplies. 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. Oct 28, 2011 the red book seems to have more info than the blue book. I tried from your site where i am not able to locate it. Further, because these prices are only updated from time to time. Yeoman and kenneth bressett and published yearly by whitman. Buyers tended to offer slightly lower prices than those listed in the blue book. Coins first edition blue book yeoman whitman, shop. The value of a coin depends on the condition, the date and the location of the mint. Jims coins and precious metals buy sell appraisals coins jewelry bulliion mint errors stamps watches member. They feature pictures of coins, listed with their values.
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