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Between all formats, 24 million copies have been sold. For those wanting to learn even more about the series they collect, we have coin books for virtually every series and denomination. 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. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. The red book is a great informational tool for any collector from the novice to the professional. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc. 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. 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. The 384page volume, called the professional edition, is intended for intermediate and. The leatherbound limited edition 2014 red book will make a wonderful addition. The united states half cent is the smallest denomination ever minted by the united states. Yeoman and kenneth bressett you cant blame whitman for trying to shake things up with its venerable red book franchise. Buy handbook of united states coins by r s yeoman online at alibris.
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Catalog of united states coins 2018 red book youtube. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. United states coins large print 64 edition the official red book 2011. New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor. Except for a oneyear hiatus in 1950, publication has continued to the present. The 304page book will be available online including at and from book sellers and hobby. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Our wide selection of numismatic items include gold, silver, and platinum coins, program coins, annual coin sets, proof sets, commemorative coins, and uncirculated coins.
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