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Books listed on this page are ideal for newer collectors and their families. Not only will they help introduce you to a wonderful hobby, but also they're resources you may refer to for many years to come. Get your numismatic library started with these valuable yet inexpensive publications.

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(picture of cover)A Guide Book of United States Coins 2009 (62nd ed.) by R.S. Yeoman; edited by Kenneth Bressett. Published in 2008 by Whitman Publishing.

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. Coin values in up to 9 grades are compiled from data supplied by more than 100 contributors, providing the most extensively researched data available.

The wealth of information on regular U.S. coinage, colonials and territorial issues (including identification tips, sizes, weights, compositions, mintage numbers, the history of U.S. coins and more) makes the Red Book an invaluable resource for collectors of U.S. coins. 429 pages with actual size photographs of all types and magnified photos of many varieties.

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2009 (62nd ed.), Hard bound (pictured), ISBN 978-079482491-9. Regularly $16.95, Our Price:  $13.55
A Guide Book of United States Coins 2009 (62nd ed.), Spiral bound, ISBN 978-079482494-5. Regularly $14.95, Our Price: $11.95
A Guide Book of United States Coins 2009 (62nd ed.), Hard cover with internal spiral binding, ISBN 978-079482495-2. Regularly $19.95, Our Price:  $15.95

Note: our remaining copies of the 2008 (61st) edition are now on sale at 40% off the suggested retail price!

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picture of coverThe Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins by Q. David Bowers. Published 2005.

Can you enjoy a fun hobby and make money at the same time?  Sharing 50 years of experience buying and selling rare coins, tokens and paper money, award winning author Dave Bowers teaches you how to be a smart collector and investor with hands-on advice, real life examples and entertaining storytelling.  This book is a must read for anyone considering purchasing coins for investment purposes. 655 pages.

The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins,  Hard bound (pictured), ISBN 079481920-6. Regularly $29.95, Our Price: $23.95

The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins,  Paperback, ISBN 079482178-2. Regularly $19.95, Our Price: $15.95
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(picture of cover)Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting by Bill Fivaz. Published 1999.

More and more people are discovering the fun of coin collecting. Sharing more than 50 years of experience, author Bill Fivaz offers information and advice to help you avoid potentially costly mistakes commonly made by newer collectors and to increase your enjoyment of the hobby. Over 120 pages with lots of illustrations.

Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Spiral bound (pictured), ISBN 1-892706-03-2. Regularly $19.95, Our Price: $15.95

Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Hard cover. Regularly $39.95, Our Price: $29.95

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(picture of cover)Coin Collecting for Dummies by Ron Guth. Published 2001.

Part of the popular series of business and general reference books, Coin Collecting for Dummies is loaded with valuable information to help you understand and enjoy the fascinating world of coin collecting. Winner of the 2002 Extraordinary Merit Award presented by the Numismatic Literary Guild! 357 pages with lots of high quality photographs.

Now on sale at 30% off the suggested retail price!

Coin Collecting for Dummies, Soft bound, ISBN 0-7645-5389-5. Regularly $21.99, Sale Price: $15.35

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(picture of cover) The Coin Collector's Survival Manual (5th ed.) by Scott Travers. Published 2006.

Called "the preeminent consumer advocate in the numismatic field" by the New York Times, author Scott Travers explains how to detect counterfeit, altered and doctored coins; understand coin grading systems and identify "Premium Quality" coins; read between the lines in price guides and newsletters; avoid online auction scams; preserve and safeguard your collection; and much more. Detailed charts and more than 100 photographs compliment encyclopedic, clearly-written text.  The updated 5th edition also incorporates another Travers' book, How to Make Money in Coins Right Now. 360 pages.

The Coin Collector's Survival Manual (5th ed.), Soft bound, ISBN 0-375-72127-4. Regularly $22.95, Our Price: $17.95

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