Recommended Reading

A Guide Book of United States Coins: 2002 Edited by Kenneth Bressett $11.96 August, 2001. Affectionately referred to as simply the "Redbook". This is the Bible of all United States Coin Collecting Guides. Published annually since 1947. I personally cannot think of any collectors without several editions in their numismatic library. Published annually since 1947 by Whitman.

Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for U.S. Coins by Abe Kosoff and Kenneth Bressett $12.55 January, 1997. An easy-to-use guide that shows how to grade U.S coins quickly and accurately. This is the grading standard used by nearly all professional coin dealers. Along with the "Redbook" as a companion reference, even beginners can learn to properly value rare coins. Paperback.

Photograde (18th Edition) by James F. Ruddy $11.65 June, 1995. One of the most useful books you can own to learn the essentials of coin grading, Photograde was designated in 1972 as an Official Grading Guide by the American Numismatic Association. A perfect complement to the Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for U.S. Coins. Paperback.

Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins by Walter Breen $125.00 November, 1987. A must-have for serious collectors of United States and Colonial coins. This is the absolute "Macdaddy" of all numismatic reference books! Well worth every penny. An unbelievable wealth of numismatic knowledge. Hardcover.

Coin Clinic: 1,001 Frequently Asked Questions by Alan Herbert $8.95 August, 1995. A really handy F.A.Q. for beginner and advanced collectors alike. Will be referred to often. Paperback.

One Minute Coin Expert (3rd Ed) by Scott A. Travers $6.29 September, 1998. Comprehensive, meticulously organized, and packed with valuable insider's tips, this indispensable sourcebook just might convert that jar full of loose change into a treasure chest. Paperback.

Planning Your Rare Coin Retirement by David L. Ganz $12.55 July, 1998. If you're the typical collector, you spend about $2,500 a year on your collection. Here's a book devoted to helping you flesh out a portfolio. Coin Collecting is fun. This book shows how it can become profitable. Paperback.

Coin Collector's Survival Manual by Scott A. Travers $18.95 August, 1996. The Coin Collector's Survival Manual has been called "one of the most important coin books ever written" by The New York Times and has sold more than 80,000 copies. This edition breaks important new ground in disclosing the ins and outs of coin collecting and investing. Paperback.

How To Make Money in Coins Right Now by Scott A. Travers $10.36 September, 1996. In How To Make Money in Coins Right Now: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to the Coin Market, Mr. Travers dispels the myths and whispers the secrets that improve your odds in this potentially lucrative marketplace. Paperback.

Whitman Guide to Coin Collecting by Kenneth Bressett $10.75 July, 1999. An up-to-date, comprehensive guide that explains everything a new collector needs to know. Kenneth Bressett, former president of the American Numismatic Association, has written a clear, detailed guide that gives an insider's view of the world of coin collecting. Paperback.

World of Coins and Coin Collecting by David L. Ganz $23.96 June, 1998. Now in its third edition, in continuous print since 1980, this is a great introduction to coin collecting that is aimed at those who love history, economics, politics... and money. In every respect, a complete guide to coin collecting and coin investing. Paperback.