Yeoman since 1946 the guide book of united states coins the red book has served collectors as the preeminent annual reference for coin specifications, mintages, values, and photographs. Sadly, the market is flooded with chinese fakes and some of these coins have even fooled experts. Yeoman back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. A guide book of united states coins, 35th anniversary edition 1982 by r. At 464 pages the new 72nd edition prices nearly 8,000 entries in up to nine grades each, with more than 32,000 retail valuations in total. The 1909 s indian head cent penny mintmark is located under the wreath on the reverse of the coin as depicted in the example image above. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far.
The red book prices are higher than the blue book prices. Mar 07, 2018 the 72ndedition red book includes illustrations of the mints new 2018 centennial of world war i silver medals honoring the u. Since 1942 the official blue book has been used by dealers to make buying offers. 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. Both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades that the coins are most often seen. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Collectors around the country love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Difference between red book and blue book coin community.
Now includes coin values for the new state quarters. This is also the rarest indian head cent yearmint produced in terms of the total mintage figure. Like the red book version, the blue book version gives the coin collector invaluable information, albeit in summary form. Colletti published 2009 by whitman publishing isbn 9780794825805. From what i have seen the blue book is just rock bottom pricewise, maybe the same % under red book year to. Incoming government briefings commonly known as the red and blue books should continue to be treated as cabinet documents and thus not be released in full to the public, say former senior public servants. The new 74th edition has been expanded, with eight additional pages of content including. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. The red book is being sold already in april of one year and dated the following year. The prices might be different since the books are published using data from different sources and may be a year or so behind the current market. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. The action follows a kind of summer camp on wheels called juniortours. The pricing information is reported from all over the country, from dealers in the numismatic community offering unbiased market.
The books usually do not address values in gem grades except for the most modern coins. The blue book was orignially supposed to be the lowest possible price a coin should, could, might. The numismedia online fmv rare coin price guide, all grades, good through ms70, free to all visitors. Mintage figures have been updated to include 1999 numbers. Red book blue book grey sheet and actualized prices. Nov 09, 2008 the red book has a lot more information and gives the prices that the coins sell for.
So i am having an issue with the prices listed in the red book and the blue book by r. Kenneth bressett and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A facsimile of the 1947 edition was published in 2006, on the 60th anniversary of the publication of the first edition. With more than 22 million copies in print, the guide book is well established as the. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook coin. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. The red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying decisions, it serves as an outstanding overall reference guide to help build your coin colection. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. The ered book is an attractive and informative product and as most in the print media world recognize, the future is in digital publishing so it is not surprising that the red book is now. The red book offers education of a wide variety of u.
You are bidding on the exact itemss in the photograph. 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. Guide book of united states coins professional edition by r. A guide book of united states coins, 36th edition 1983 by r. Essentially, 6 or 7 kids are assigned to a van with 2 counselors and they spend the summer touring the u.
Its a good book to have, but more for background information about coins than for pricing. The 2011 has been out for about 6 months now so unless the people at whitman can forsee the future, any price they put on a coin is just a guess. The authoritative annual guide to dealer buying prices. When i compare my first blue book and red book with the current editions, i find that theres no comparison. I think the really main difference is many people collect the red book but ive never heard of anyone collecting the blue book. The official red booka guide book of united states coinsis 72 years young and going strong. 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. A guide book of united states coins the official red book, first compiled by r. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the official blue book as it. Much of the prices on our site are based on numismatic values, which are frequently worth many times more than the intrinsic metal value of the coin itself. There are no united states quarters, halfdollars, or dollar coins dated 1975. However, if you want to sell your coins, the blue book gives the wholesale value and what the dealer will likely pay. Coins first edition blue book yeoman whitman, shop. The page count of my 1958 red book, the 11th edition, was 254.
Both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades that coins are most often seen. Home auctionarchive jewelry, watches, books numismatic books 1948 red book a guide book of united states coins 2nd edition r. The red book has its own red book a guide book of the official red book of united states coins by frank j. Token coins are essentially a symbol or a substitute for money. Another important thing to note is the red book now comes in a larger size for us old people. Handbook of united states coins blue book, 3rd edition. The story is about two teenagers who have taken a summer job as counselors to chaperone a group of boys in a road trip around the united states which sounds like a great idea, if it existed in real life. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. This is a definite five star book on coin collecting which carries our strongest possible purchase recommendation. S yeoman blue bookwhitman publishing company, price.
This one is the red book, a lot of people have seen this one, they know about. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook. The red book has a lot more information and gives the prices that the coins sell for. Get started with instant access to price, history, and grading guides. I am aware of the grey sheet, but given the frequency that i purchasesell coins less than 10 a year on either side i cannot justify the expense of the grey sheet subscription.
The blue book s price listing offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic news. The blue book s price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. After doing some research i realized there was not much chatter about the difference between the official blue book handbook for u. I know the red book is the main price guide, and the blue book was what dealers used prior to the greysheet. The 2001 edition of the red book changes little from the 2000 edition.
Red and blue books red and blue book price list pdf, 20kb jims coins and precious metals buy sell appraisals coins jewelry bulliion mint errors. I am aware of the grey sheet, but given the frequency that i purchasesell coins less than 10 a year on either side i. Numismedia online fmv rare coin price guide index retail. Red book officially titled a guide to united states coins, the red book is a comprehensive book of u. We draw on the experience of more than 100 active coin dealers and market analysts nationwide. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc. Its double what the blue book is because blue book has half. Home auctionarchive jewelry, watches, books numismatic books rare 1947 red book 1st edition r. Jan 07, 2014 both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades that the coins are most often seen. The blue book s price listings offer a realworld look at the. Yeoman in 1946, is a price guide for coin collectors of coins of the united states dollar.
Well over 2 billion bicentennial coins were made for circulation, including all 17761976 dated quarters, halfdollars, and dollar coins. The official red book is online, offering its valuable info in an easy to browse site. A guide book of united states coins, 34th edition 1981 by r. Rather than a paper substitute like scrip, tokens are coinlike objects used in lieu of real coins. The guide book and handbook got their nicknames and now. Red and blue books red and blue books red and blue book price list pdf, 20kb jims coins and precious metals buy sell appraisals coins jewelry bulliion mint errors stamps watches member.
As of late, the prices of copper, silver and especially gold have increased by huge amounts, which have a major impact on the worth of the coin. Dansco 7070 album, brand new, still in shrink wrap with 5 pages for sale. Oct 18, 2010 the red book was supposed to be the highest possible price. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official. How to determine how much a buffalo nickel is worth quora. The official red booka guide book of united states coinsis 71 years young and going strong. Nov 05, 2012 the e red book is an attractive and informative product and as most in the print media world recognize, the future is in digital publishing so it is not surprising that the red book is now. This famous book was accepted throughout the world as the one official and standard master work on contract bridge. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The red book gives prices that you would expect to pay for coins from a dealer. The guide book and handbook got their nicknames and now official trademarks, the red book and the blue book, due to their respective solid red and blue. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. It tells where the mint marks are as well as a quick guide to grading and numismatics.
We are pleased to offer for sale the latest edition of the whitman official blue book handbook of united states coins 2017. The red book is a wealth of info on the different series of coins. The same way you determine the worth of any other coin, look it up. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them. Why is there a difference between grading services if all of. Yeoman et al, 3rd edition, 1944, 126 pages, blue cloth with some gilt missing. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. No coins please is my favorite of all of kormans books, and thats saying a lot. Grading is still very much subjective, and not only varies between different grading services but often within the same grading service.
The red book gives a deep, wideranging look at todays retail prices, said senior editor jeff garrett. You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. Jan 01, 1984 another hysterical book from gordon korman. In short, a reference both coin collectors and dealers use in buying and selling u. In addition to buying the blue book, buy or read books on counterfeits and how to grade coins.
A guide book of united states coins, 33rd edition 1980 by r. The book includes highquality images, retail values, individual listings for rare and significant dates, and the official ynumber catalog system used to identify all world coin types. Collectors around the country love the book s gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. The red book is an essential book that every collector of us coins needs to own. Sure, it is lacking vs specialized books, as in, the varieties from overtons bust half dollar book, but as a. Difference between red book and blue book coin community forum. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Official red book online coin price guide colonial. Official red book online coin price guide colonial issues. Red and blue books best kept hidden, say mandarins the. 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. Popularly known as the red book this annual reference has been consulted by coin collectors everywhere since 1946 for typical retail prices for government minted coins and many private issues used in the united states from the colonial era until the present. Along with its sister publication, the older handbook of united states coins the official blue book, it is considered an authoritative u. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coins the official blue book to make buying offers.
The official blue book, a guide book of united states coins. Whitman blue book united states coins 2017 coin collecting. A hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of united. This book is more commonly called the red book, and is seldom out of arms reach.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a guide book of united states coins 2016. The new 74th edition has been expanded, with eight additional pages of content including updated prices, new sections, and many new photographs. Why is there a difference between grading services if all. Both are impossible unless they can forsee the future. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book. Whitman red book of united states coins 2017 spiral. In technical terms, all coins used in trade today can be considered tokens, since no one is currently on a gold or silver standard. This book gives a complete listing of coins from all countries from 1850 to the mid 1960s with each type and date of coin grouped in chronological order. Rather already noted that using either for pricing is impossible. Located in the lower level of hilldale shopping center. But when it comes to values, you should just block that part completely out of your mind. It is the counterpart to the whitman red book, which lists retail prices for u. The daniel andrews labor government in victoria has refused to release the contents of its red book under freedom of information.
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