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Today’s Deal – 2025 Red Book – New Low Price!

November 12, 2024 by Clinton

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 Retires After 23 Years As Whitman Publishing President

August 23, 2024 by Clinton

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 Opens Pre-Sales of the 2025 Red Book

April 2, 2024 by Clinton

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 …

Dennis Tucker Retiring as Publisher at Whitman

February 7, 2024 by Clinton

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 …

Pre-Orders Open For Whitman’s Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, 6th edition, volume II

February 1, 2024 by Clinton

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 – Fourth Edition of A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

November 14, 2023 by Clinton

A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents, 4th Edition (Image Courtesy of Whitman Publishing)

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 Releases Expanded Fourth Edition of A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents

November 3, 2023 by Clinton

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 …

Whitman Publishing Releases Guide Book of American Silver Eagles

June 29, 2023 by Clinton

Whitman Publishing recently released an exciting new book for silver American Eagles collectors. The new book, Guide Book of American Silver Eagles, is a comprehensive guide to the popular coins from the United States Mint. It is written by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez, with the Forward written by Q. David Bowers. The 384-page book is available for $29.95 directly from Whitman, or on Amazon for the same price. As a widely admired collector coin, the American Silver …

Whitman Publishes Second Edition of Guide Book of Seated Liberty Silver Coins by Q. David Bowers

June 7, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Whitman Publishing announcing the publication of the second edition of Q. David Bowers’ A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins. The 608-page book will debut at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money on August 8, 2023. It will be available for purchase directly from Whitman afterward and is priced at $29.95 Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming release of the second edition of A Guide Book of …

2024 Blue Book Now Available From Whitman

May 3, 2023 by Clinton

Whitman Publishing now has the 2024 Blue Book available for purchase. The book’s official title is Handbook of United States Coins but is often referred to simply as the Blue Book. The book, with 2024 representing its 81st edition, is aimed at collectors and coin dealers to give the fair market value of coins. The 2024 Blue Book is priced at $16.95 in hardback, along with appropriate taxes and shipping fees. You can receive a …