Information & News About United States Coins
The 79th Edition of the popular A Guide Book of United States Coins, more affectionately known as the Red Book, is now available. The 2026 Red Book features an all-new cover design, and is available in spiral bound, paperback, and hardback. The hardback copy, which is the most popular, is $20.72 on Amazon. This is a little over $9 off the publisher price. The spiral bound and paperback versions are a little less, at $16.16 …
Whitman®, a leading publisher of numismatic literature, is proud to announce the acquisition of worldwide intellectual property rights to several iconic coin and currency reference works authored by renowned experts Art and Ira Friedberg. This acquisition includes globally recognized titles such as Gold Coins of the World and Paper Money of the United States, along with the universally respected Friedberg Numbering System™, the standard for cataloging, describing, buying, and selling gold coins and U.S. currency. These enduring references are …
Today’s Deal is on the recently released 2025 Red Book, or by its official name A Guide Book of United States Coins. The 78th edition of the popular reference book is priced at $17.68 on Amazon, its lowest price to date. The Red Book is considered by many to be a must-have coin book each year. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission …
Mary Burleson has retired after more than 23 years of distinguished service as President of Whitman Publishing, capping a remarkable 38-year career with the Anderson companies. A native of Haleyville, Alabama, and an Alabama football fan for life, Burleson earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Alabama. She began her career with the Anderson News Company in 1986, rising through the ranks to lead Whitman Publishing in 2001. She played a crucial role …
Whitman Publishing has announced that the 2025 Red Book, or by its official name A Guide Book of United States Coins, is now available for pre-order on its site. The 78th edition of the popular reference book is priced at $19.95 on the Whitman site in hardcover. This is the same price as last year’s release. Also, for American Numismatic Association members, there is a discount available for you to use at checkout. Check the ANA’s member’s benefits …
Following a nineteen-year career as publisher at Whitman Publishing, Dennis Tucker will retire at the end of February 2024. He plans to spend time with family in the United States and the Philippines while pursuing creative and philanthropic projects. Tucker has served Whitman as its publisher from December 2004, when the company was owned by Atlanta-based Anderson Press, through its recent acquisition by CDN Publishing. During that time, he has overseen the publication of more …
Whitman Publishing has announced that it has opened up pre-orders for the Cherrypicker’s Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, 6th Edition, Volume II. The book is priced at $39.99, with the volume shipment expected on February 27, 2024. Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers’ Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This …
Today’s Deal is on the excellent reference book writing by Q. David Bowers, A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels. This book, written by one of the giants in Numismatics, offers deep insight into the popular nickels of the last century, with exceptional details information. Right now the 2nd edition of this book, the latest edition, is priced at $19.95 on Amazon with free shipping. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This …
Today’s Deal is on the recently released updated and expanded fourth edition of the popular book, A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents. Popular numismatist, Q. David Bowers wrote the book, while the late David Lange wrote the forward of the new fourth edition. The guide book has expanded to 328 pages, including market analysis and information on each date and mintmark through 2023. Today, you can pick up this great addition to any numismatic library for $20.25 with free shipping. …
Whitman Publishing has released an updated and expanded fourth edition of the popular book, A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents. Popular numismatist, Q. David Bowers wrote the book, while the late David Lange wrote the forward of the new fourth edition. The guidebook has expanded to 328 pages and includes market analysis and information on each date and mintmark through 2023. The new edition of A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents is available directly from …