The newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. 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. This book gives you a good idea of what youll get for the old coins. 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. In addition we have created some great tools and written many original articles detailing the most important aspects of coin collecting. 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. Red book vs blue book ngc coin collectors chat boards. The united states half cent is the smallest denomination ever minted by the united states. It is in full color with 448 pages and spiral bound. Cdn publishing is the trusted source for collectible, rare coin and currency pricing since 1963. The red book has the prices youll pay a dealer for a coin, this book has what theyll pay you. 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. There are also professionally graded coins that will add diversity to your collection.
Collectors around the country love the books gradebygrade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, highresolution photographs. If you are collecting coins and want a coin price guide, we have all of the coin red, blue, and black books for coins. Likewise, coin collectors use it to find out what dealers will pay for their coins. Little red book doesnt have current coin values, and the blue book is. Then, as now, the blue book was the buying guide, whereas the red book provided retail prices. 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.
The official red booka guide book of united states coinsis 71 years young and going strong. Coin collecting supplies coin collecting accessories. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book. How much are complete coin sets or completed coin folders. Franklin half dollars liberty bell us coin 6 types of united states small cents with values and prices u s coin guide franklin half dollars liberty bell us coin minting errors on some 2005 kansas coins make the customary message in we trust the new official blue book a. It is the natural companion to the red book which is used to find the overall value of a coin. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. If theres not much difference in values for the two grades listed, then you could reasonably assume that your coin is.
The british colonies, led by the province of canada, needed to replace the sterling system with the decimal system used in the united states. Coin guides coin price guides, tips, free pdf coin books. Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership. Coin values the coin value guide what is the value of. Below is a sample from one of our historic us coin values online reports. Coin book to own by on july 21, 2007 2 comments the blue book, or bluebook as you often see mistyped, is another book in the coin collecting world that. It is always good for any coin collector to know the approximate value of their coin. The leader in coin values this listing of us coin values is an interactive presentation of the information traditionally found in coinworld s monthly magazine. Now, for the really exciting coins the ones that are no longer in circulation below, i offer some approximate values based on the current coin market for a number of completed coin sets in circulated condition, good or better, which most circulated coins are with a few values for uncirculated sets that might be attainable to the. Furthermore, like all price lists, this is a just a guide to what a coin might sell for and no guarantee of actual value. You might say we literally wrote the book on car values. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only.
In 1858, with londons approval, province of canada issued coins minted in england in denominations of 1, 5, 20 and 50 cents. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section. Both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades that the coins are most often seen. 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. The red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying decisions, it serves as an outstanding. Find the current morgan dollar values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade.
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. Coins has been the toprated rare coin value reference guide over 70 years the informative, entertaining, invaluable red book is the worlds bestselling coin price guide. We have coin collecting reference books to help you keep from being a victim of forgery, and information on how to expertly grade your coins from the coin grading leaders, pcgs. The blue book informs the coin owner of the value of any coin if they wished to sell to a dealer. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Silver eagles 1986 to date values pcgs price guide. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. Since 1926, kelley blue book has been one of the most trusted names in the auto industry. The ngc coin price guide is a complete catalog of coin values for us and world coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources. Us coin values listed in these charts are based on certified coin values, ebay sold auctions, heritage coin auction results, coinage magazine and red book us coin values.
Now includes coin values for the new state quarters. Us coin values and prices coin collecting coin values. 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. While the coin values list below is only a microcosm of all the coins available to collect, these can provide a better idea of the value of your coin. The official blue book handbook of united states coins 77th edition 2020. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Historic us coin values online reports the study of coin. Based on prices dealers are likely to offer, it provides you the necessary tools to accurately identify your coins and value your collection. Find the current silver eagles values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. All of our online reports contain a table for every coin in the group e. There is a large variety of coins and collectible coins whose value will rise every year. Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. If its a rare coin, this is the book, thats the price youre going to pay.
After doing some research i realized there was not much chatter about the difference between the official blue book handbook for u. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Values can move as quickly as silver and gold spot prices. Coin values guide learn the values of standard and unique coins in the united states. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The reports consist of tables showing coin pricing from many years in the past to the present. The red book is recognized as the premiere resource for u. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the. Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value.
Usa coin book us coin values and prices online coin. New 2020 2021 official red book guide us coin price list large print catalog. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor sections. Learn the values of standard and unique coins in the united states. The blue books price listing offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around. It was first produced in 1793 as authorized by the coinage act of 1792 on april 2, 1972. Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins.
Kyle franck, author of turn pocket change into profit our coin guides are for all levels of coin collector and enthusiast. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. Both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the blue book to make buying offers. The black book is the wholesale version of the books above and shows relative wholesale values when you sell coins into the market. Australian coin values 18 2016 the blue sheet is australias premier online coin valuation reference on australian coins and the first australian reference to value coins to the sheldon numerical standard for more precise valuations.
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. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook coin. The official red book, a guide book of us coins 2018 by r. Blue book of gun values, 39th edition this new 39th edition contains 2,512 pages of accurate information and uptodate values for modern firearms and many major trademark antiques. All coins were made with 100% copper and minted at the philadelphia mint. 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. Coins blue book is a great way to find out what a coin dealer may pay you for your old coins. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook. As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. The handbook of united states coins debuted in 1942 as a resource showing how much coin dealers were paying on average to buy u. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic news.
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