The official blue book handbook of united states coins 2020 77th. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. This acclaimed book by kenneth bressett is available at in several formats for your ereader. Blue book in paperback, contains the information needed to know the wholesale value of virtually every united states coin ever minted. Coin guides coin price guides, tips, free pdf coin books. R s yeoman books author of a guide book of united states coins.
The new 74th edition has been expanded, with eight additional pages of. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. The blue book s price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. The blue book was introduced in 1942 as a resource for coin collectors to learn how much dealers were paying, on average, for u. I highly recommend those who are dealing with coins, whether buying or selling to obtain this resource. The reports consist of tables showing coin pricing from many years in the past to the present. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the type proof sets items. The pcgs price guide prices apply only to pcgsgraded coins. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with an interest in coins and coin collecting.
A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the. The only difference may be that it is a softback book, and its a little cheaper. The grey sheet is possibly the most used thing at coin shows and coin. Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section. Moderncoinmart mcm moderncoinmart mcm sets the standards for online sales of bullion, us coins and world coins with free shipping, competitive pricing, a large selection and customer service that will amaze you. More news and video about precious metals, coins and paper money collecting. It is comprehensive and very helpful as a reference book. The official blue book official blue book of united states coins.
New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor. Blue book handbook of united states coins paper gives typical prices a dealer might pay to buy coins from a collector. The price curve from f12 to vf20 is large both in the books and on the market, so get a nice f12 if you want one. The 20 purple coronation 2 dollar is really the coin that kicked off the surge in coloured 2 dollar coins. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices.
Commonly known as the beige book, this report is published eight times per year. In 1858, with londons approval, province of canada issued coins minted in england in denominations of 1, 5, 20 and 50 cents. Another book, called the blue book, 2012 handbook of u. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. However, some lincoln cents have more than a pennys worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. New official blue book a guide united states us coins 2020 price list paperback. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u.
One of the joys of collecting united states coins is the great diversity of coins that you can collect. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. The eightcoin 2012s limited edition proof set, the first such set issued, also. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded 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. If i was buying 2012 proof sets now at the present secondary market premiums, id get a clad set and a limited set this would give you all the proof coins. This book tells you every thing you need to know about any coin ever produced by the united states. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coins the official blue book to make buying offers. A conservative look with refined handling and plenty of cool features make the 2011 ford focus an appealing choice for drivers. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2. Proof sets from 196872 are packaged in a blue outer cardboard box.
The official blue book, a guide book of united states. United states coin collectors rely on the accuracy and content of the red books and blue books for pricing guides on the overwhelming majority of coins created in the history of our great nation. From modern date coins to obsolete denominations to commemorative coins, the variety and challenges that make up collecting united states coins can keep your interest in coin collecting going for lifetime. The official blue book official blue book of united. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Modern commemorative sets 1983 to date values pcgs. The blue sheet values australian coins from new south wales holey dollar and dump right up to our present.
Below is a sample from one of our historic us coin values online reports. 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. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. If you are collecting coins and want a coin price guide, we have all of the coin red, blue, and black books for coins. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers. Coin values coin experts share current coin values for u. 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 official blue book handbook of united states coins. All 2012 american silver eagle coins are made up of one ounce of pure silver. Pcgs is really overinflated price wise since they want more people to think their coins are valuable and send to them for slabbing. Pcgs estimates that several hundred exist, and a guide book of united.
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. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins. Australian 2 dollar coin values the australian coin. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official blue book of.
The guide book of united states coin aka the red book has been a primary sour. The first proper australian coloured coin for circulation it was not initially hoarded and the low mintage. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook coin values. The blue book, or bluebook as you often see mistyped, is another book in the coin collecting world that has become a standard of sorts. Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership. Arthur, cleveland 1st term, harrison, and cleveland 2nd term.
Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation today. The pcgs price guide is a guide to assist the coin buying public in determining values for all important united states rare coins. 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. It is the natural companion to the red book which is used to find the overall value of a coin. Silver eagles mintage chart by year moderncoinmart.
Proof coins are produced using special minting and processing techniques, resulting in coins with special finishes. Btw red book is dealer sell price, blue book is dealer buy price. It helps to have a trusted pricing source on your side. As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Kyle franck, author of turn pocket change into profit our coin guides are for all levels of coin collector and enthusiast. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Published may 15th 2012 by whitman publishing first published january 1st. Each federal reserve bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its district through reports from bank and branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts. The blue book informs the coin owner of the value of any coin if they wished to sell to a dealer. As the third year of production got underway for the america the beautiful quarters, it was clear that investors and collectors were clamoring for these coins. Kenneth bressett shows and lists current prices for antique american coins. Produced by the united states mint at its philadelphia and denver mint facilities, the series consists of five new coins each year. There is also a companion blue book by the same publisher that has. The blue book is sort of made to show the lowest possble price a coin show be valued at whereas the red book is sort of the highest prices.
Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the rarecoin market, gathered from. The official blue book official blue book of united states coins 9780794833442 by r. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. 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. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Coin update news daily coin collecting news and articles. The united states mint began producing proof coins in the early 1800s. 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. We offer the updated red books in various forms for your reading pleasure.
The official blue book official blue book of united states coins r. Here, our coin experts are sharing current coin values for common coins and rare coins including wheat pennies, indian head pennies, state quarters, silver coins, gold coins, and much more. All of our online reports contain a table for every coin in the group e. 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. Before you use the price guide, you should read the following information very carefully. They have been sold separately in the past, and since 1950, have. New 2015 red book for coin pricing released at whitman expo. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. Yeoman 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. New 2020 official red book guide us coins price list hardcover whitman catalog. It is almost similar to the red book in content but the blue book specializes in the wholesale prices of us coins. Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. The british colonies, led by the province of canada, needed to replace the sterling system with the decimal system used in the united states.
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