Coin dealers blue book

For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the official blue book as it came to be known to make buying offers. The 69th and latest edition of the trusty handbook of us coins aka the blue book continues to uphold its reputation as the guide to average dealer buying prices for us coins. For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the blue book to make buying offers. Pelham, al the newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. The newest edition of the handbook of united states coins debuts in late may 2018. The prices listed in the pcgs price guide are average dealer asking prices for pcgsgraded coins. In addition we have created some great tools and written many original articles detailing. Coin price guide whats the difference redbook or bluebook. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert. You can use it to find out how much your coins are.

The groundbreaking new book was an immediate hit, popular with dealers and collectors alike. As a collector, you can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Greysheet coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Ever since i bought all 3 publications, i get confused about certain coins and what they are valued at. Just like theres a blue book price on a 2003 toyota camry, so too is there a blue book price on popular gold coins. The blue book was introduced in 1942 as a resource for coin collectors to learn how much dealers were paying, on average, for u.

For more than 75 years coin dealers have used the official blue book as it came to be known to make. Coin price guide coin and currency pricing for dealers. Price history for significant coins sold at auction. The new 77th edition includes updated prices, special features, and. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the official. From what i have heard, the red book and blue book are printed a year or 2 in advance of. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic news. A hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of united. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The new 77th edition includes updated prices, special features, and many new. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic. Cdn publishing is the trusted source for collectible, rare coin and currency pricing since 1963.

Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. 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. The blue book informs the coin owner of the value of any coin if they wished to sell to a dealer. Since 1942, the blue book has been the annual reference used by u. Cdn publishing coin and currency pricing for dealers and. Unfollow canadian coin books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cdnx is a dealeronly network where dealers can post bids, set market prices, and communicate in private.

The red book is recognized as the premiere resource for u. With coin books, you can discover a wealth of information behind your favorite issues. Amos advantage the official blue book of us coins 2020. The 304page 76th edition, with a 2019 cover date, has been fully updated and expanded with a 16page color section. Known to collectors as the blue book, it is the bestselling annual guide to wholesale prices paid by u. Coins and the official blue book of united states coins, by whitman. Our flagship titles have been the bibles of the hobby since 1942 the blue book and 1946 the red book. Coverage includes colonial and early american coins, federal coins half cents through gold. New 2019 official blue book expanded with fullcolor sections. I have been a life member of the ana american numismatic. Search for banknote or coin dealers by location or specialty to find retailers, wholesalers, auction houses, and estate liquidators.

Full service coin and precious metals store in madison, wi specializing in collectible coins, bullion, gold, silver, jewelry and more. 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. Blue book a handbook of united states coinsthis is a similar, smaller and less comprehensive guide book compared to the red book the blue book is a must have for anyone wishing to sell their coins. The printed canadian blue book is the definitive pricing guide for dealers of new and used motorcycles, snowmobiles, atvs and watercraft. Pcgs authorized dealer directory of rare coins, bullion, u. Much more detailed and encompassing than the blue book, the red book is used by both collectors and dealers on a daily basis. Remember that the prices are just a guide, a starting point for asserting value. The blue books price listing offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. You might feel like you need to be a wizard to choose the correct coin value books for your needs, since there are so many to choose from not to worry. The blue book s price listings offer a realworld look at the rarecoin market, gathered from dealers around the country. Located in hilldale mall below metcalfe foods red and blue books. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. The blue book is a starting guide on where to sell.

Whats the difference between the red book and the blue book. One widely circulated example is the coin dealer newsletter. The bid price is the price dealers are paying for the coin at the wholesale level. 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. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth.

A hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of. Both the red book and blue book show approximate retail prices in grades. A handbook of united states coins blue book 2019 the. Whitmans coin boards, folders, and albums have organized and displayed hundreds of. When i compare my first blue book and red book with the current editions, i find that theres no comparison. Whats the difference between the red book and the blue. View the top gainers and losers across the entire price guide. Dealer specialists and expert collectors provide pricing input.

Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Red book vs blue book us, world, and ancient coins ngc coin. But in this day and age with all the online resources, one could argue its price listings are less important than past years. In other words, you would need to do a high volume of. Your subscription includes access to online and smartphone app data. The monthly greysheet is the most essential publication in numismatics. Both coin dealers and coin collectors are willing to pay a higher premium for lincoln wheat pennies that are in superior condition and of a higher grade. It seems that the 2016 blue book prices are more accurate now than those in the new 2017 edition. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. When i compare my first blue book and red book with the current editions, i find. 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 red book is more than just a coin price guide to help make smart buying decisions, it serves as an outstanding. Lincoln wheat cent how much lincoln wheat cent are worth. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. The prices are compiled from various sources including dealer ads in trade papers, dealer fixed price lists and website offerings, significant auctions, and activity at major coin shows. New 2019 official blue book metropolitan coin club of atlanta. The us mint created the american coin cabinet in 1838, when adam eckfeldt, chief coiner from 1814 until 1839, donated his personal collection. Likewise, coin collectors use it to find out what dealers will pay for their coins.