15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Prices not "written in blood", Feb 11 2007
By C. Hoffman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Guide Book of United States Coins: The Official Red Book (Spiral-bound)
As a beginner coin collector, of course this seemed to be the "gold-standard" book to buy to let me know the value of my coins. But, I have quickly learned that the "Red Book" tends to over-value coins. Don't expect a dealer, or even other hobby collectors to offer you the prices quoted in the Red Book. I recommend that beginning collectors ALSO buy "THE Offical Blue Book, Handbook of United States Coins". This book will not give you the "retail" prices that the "Red Book" will, it will be closer to what dealers will actually offer you !!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for ANY collector, July 5 2006
By Joseph M. Thompson "Joe Thompson" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Guide Book of United States Coins: The Official Red Book (Spiral-bound)
This book is a must have for any starter or experienced collector. It not only shows trends for every US coin produced, but info on hoards, private and territorial gold/coins, and detailed info on each coins production (weights, diameters, metal compositions) so one doesn't get "duped" by a fake coin. Love this book
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Latest coin information here!, Aug 22 2006
By Mary Knoll "Mary K." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Guide Book of United States Coins: The Official Red Book (Spiral-bound)
This latest (2007)publication by expert authors gives up-to-date+ values of coins. The color representations of coins is also helpful. The spiral binding allows one to hold the book open while examining one's collection coins with a glass and comparing with photos in the book. The history included with descriptions enlightens and enhances reader's knowledge of the coin of the land. Great book, recommended highly.