Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. Australian 2 dollar coin values the 2 dollar coin has long been the ugly duckling for collectors of australian decimal coins. May 04, 2018 the 2019 blue book guides the reader visually, with compareandcontrast photos of good, very fine, and mint state examples for more than a half dozen of the most commonly seen old coins. Coin price guides at magically low prices a coin pricing guide makes it easy to value coins. Kenneth bressett shows and lists current prices for antique american coins. The blue book, 2012 edition, originally published on 31 july 2012. In 1858, with londons approval, province of canada issued coins minted in england in denominations of 1, 5, 20 and 50 cents. May 19, 2008 as mark stated, the blue book is wholesale prices. Pcgs is really overinflated price wise since they want more people to think their coins are valuable and send to them for slabbing. Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value, errors. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coins the official blue book to make buying offers. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth.
The blue book was introduced in 1942 as a resource for coin collectors to learn how much dealers were paying, on average, for u. The official blue book official blue book of united. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is p0033358. A guide book of united states coins 2010 leather edition. About whitman publishing whitman publishing is the leading producer of numismatic reference books, supplies, and products to display and store coins and paper money. The blue sheet values australian coins from new south wales holey dollar and dump right up to our present. This guide features grading and collecting tips, mintage records, historical information, and data compiled by more than 50 coin elite contributors. Jan 17, 2017 the red book lists the prices dealers wish they could sell their coins for. The registered agent on file for this company is harding gregory a and is located at 1932 sw import dr. The blue book s price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. Ngc ultra cameo 69 lot of 8 coins certification number. May 18, 2011 this book tells you every thing you need to know about any coin ever produced by the united states.
The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the rarecoin market, gathered from. Here 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 more. Likewise, coin collectors use it to find out what dealers will pay for their coins. 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. Sure, it is lacking vs specialized books, as in, the varieties from overtons bust half dollar book, but as a quick guide, you cant possibly beat it. Shop 2012 london olympic games 50p collectors coin album for 29 coins. Jan 14, 2012 the red book has a lot if information in it that the blue book does not have thus the difference in pages. As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coins are worth.
When i got home and did a little more research on it, i noticed that ngc put out these 25th aneversary coins in a red, as well as blue lable. Liberty twentydollar gold coin double eagle what you need to know about bicentennial quarters. Lincoln memorial penny 59 to today values and prices. From what i have heard, the red book and blue book are printed a year or 2 in advance of the release date. The major advantage to the red book over for example coin worlds trends is the great info that is provided for each type of coin. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. Commonly known as the beige book, this report is published eight times per year. Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. The quarter dollars, commemoratives, proof and mint sets, and platinum and palladium bullion sections have all been expanded. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section.
Jan 07, 2014 both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades that the coins are most often seen. Lincoln pennies minted from 1959 to 1982 are made of 95 percent copper and have about 2. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. On ngcs web site, the only mention of 25th aneversary coins show that they slap a blue lable on them. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. 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. This guide features grading and collecting tips, mintage records, historical information, and data compiled by more than 50 coinelite contributors. United kingdom national accounts the blue book, 2012 edition aug 15, 2012. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin. Published may 15th 2012 by whitman publishing first published january 1st.
Mintage vg8 f12 vf20 xf40 au50 au55 au58 ms62 new south wales 8 reales carolus iii 18 1788 mexico city. The united states mint began producing proof coins in the early 1800s. A guide book of united states coins 2011 leather edition. Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion collecting coins, paper money, silver and gold bullion. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue.
Select half cent cent 2 cents 3 cents 5 cents dime 20 cents quarter half dollar dollar 2. At, we have a large selection of coin books and price guides in stock and at prices that are at or below our competitors. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper currency, tokens, and medals, and teach how to build great collections. Blue book in paperback, contains the information needed to know the wholesale value of virtually every united states coin ever minted. This book tells you every thing you need to know about any coin ever produced by the united states. This remarkable book reveals the captivating world of 21st century coinage, containing practically all 21st century coins, including series, singles, bimetallic and trimetallic coins, from every corner of the globe. I highly recommend those who are dealing with coins, whether buying or selling to obtain this resource. Both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades that the coins are most often seen. 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. Silver eagles mintage chart by year moderncoinmart.
However, some lincoln cents have more than a pennys worth of copper in them, but it is illegal to melt them. The grey sheet is possibly the most used thing at coin shows and coin. The prices listed within the numismedia fmv price guide represent our fair market value determination for a properly graded coin within each category. The official blue book official blue book of united states coins. The reason is that pcgs grading fees are more than the value of the coins, so these low value coins are seldom submitted to pcgs for grading, your input is welcomed. Australia adopted a decimal currency on the 14th of february 1966. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth.
I know the red book is the main price guide, and the blue book was what dealers used prior to the greysheet. The new 74th edition has been expanded, with eight additional pages of. The last time i bothered looking at either for pricing information, neither seem realistic. Books about coins, paper money, gold and silver bullion. The official blue book, a guide book of united states coins.
The prices might be different since the books are published using data from different sources and may be a year or so behind the current market. The united states coinage of 1793 cents and half cents by wayte raymond 1933. A coin price guide is a great place to start to try and determine an appropriate price to pay for new coins or to value the coins in your collection. Cool little book with colored pictures and a plethora of information about any coin. 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. The official blue book official blue book of united states coins r. Is it possible to check historical blue book values. This red book and blue book of american coins is not clear to me, what are the differences between the two. Modern commemorative sets 1983 to date values pcgs price. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official blue book of. Lincoln memorial pennies are very common, and you can find most dates in circulation today.
Modern commemorative sets 1983 to date values pcgs. 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, and other sources. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. 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. If you want information about the coins, buy the red book. Containing mint records and wholesale prices for u. New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor sections. Greysheet is fairly accurate and many on the forums, dealers, etc use it. 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.
Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. However, since the release of the purple striped coronation coin in 20 and the ensuing deluge of coloured 2 dollar releases we thought wed have a close look at various australian 2 dollar coin values. I recently bought a 2011 25th aneversary ngc ms70 red lable 1 oz silver eagle. However it still isnt 100% accurate as some coins that greysheet has a price on is far too low as perhaps the coin has lots of interest lately and lots of people are paying much more than what. The official blue book of united states coins 2012, paperback. The designs for the new coins were completed by australian artist and metalworker stuart devlin. Coin price guides to help you determine coin values. The pricing information we report comes from all over the numismatic market including many reliable dealers known for their unbiased market knowledge and information. The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. Ive been attending a lot of auctions since i retired and coins are almost always a big part of them.
A guide book of united states coins 2012 leather edition. After test driving the car, he hands me this monstrosity of a paper. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Ever since i bought all 3 publications, i get confused about certain coins and what they are valued at. The blue sheet values australian coins from new south wales holey dollar and dump right up to our present circulating currency and provides a. Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value. This affects the blue book presents the full set of economic accounts, or national accounts, for the united euro notes and coins enter circulation. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers.