Coin Collection Books

If you're looking for the definitive guide on coin collecting, the Red Book is the one to buy. Each year (for 65 years already) there is a newer updated version published which keeps numismatists up to date with their coins.

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this book will prove to be invaluable every single year. If you get one reference book, get this one!

And then you have the so called 'blue book', which is the perfect addition to your Red Book coin collector reference. This book is a bit different in that it includes up to date prices compiled by over 50 leading authorities in numismatics, Sharp photos accompanying the prices make it easier to recognize each coin.

It also has useful grading and collecting tips, mintage records, historical information, and other useful data. Highly recommended!

The book is a great overview of coins and the current prices for the US coinage along with those of Mexico and Canada.

Each country is broken down in sections, so it's easy to jump to the section you want to read more about. The book is easy to read, and I think its' a valuable addition to have.

The best encyclopedia on coin collecting is a great illustration of coins from all over the world along with a short background of the countries themselves. Perfect for any coin collector, be it beginner or pro, adult or child.

The book provides a full-colour global guide to world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day, featuring coins and collectables from up to 200 countries.

While the title of the book sounds cheesy, trust me, the book is not. It's really a great starter book when learning about numismatics. The book leads you by your hand step by step into the wonderful world of coins.

Learning about ancient and modern coins, about how to store your growing collection the right way, about various coin types such as silver, nickel or gold coins, you'll learn from this one book alone pretty much everything you need to get your feet wet and then some. A great resource, one that should not be ashamed to have on their bookshelves.

The Instant Coin Collector is a great guide to help you learn more about starting a coin collection. You can learn how the coins are actually made, what are the best coins that you should collect and why, and most of all how to make the best of your collection in keeping everything neatly organized.

A great book at a great price, one that should be every coin collector's shelf.

This is a great book that is indispensable to any real coin collector who wants to know more about it than the average person. If you're a serious numismatist, this book is definitely for you.

The book in addition to talking about coins, it also looks at tokens, medals, and paper money, so if you have an inclination for a well rounded education on coins and money investing and collecting, get this book!

If you have a small child who wants to learn about collecting coins, this is a great book to get him or her started with. The book is for toddlers age 2 and up, so this proves that one is never too young to learn about numismatics!

A friend of mine bought this book to his 9 year old son, and he's using it even now, after over 3 years. It truly is a great starter book for kids who are earning about new hobbies early in life.

Children get easily bored and one of the best way to keep their interest in coins is to buy them more than one book on the subject. This book is the perfect companion to Coin Collecting For Kids, as it has lots of colorful pictures and many great tips on learning about how coins are made, the best storage options and so much more. Worthwhile reading!

I love this book. It brings together a brief history of coins, some technical information about their manufacture and the elements of a coin such as the date, rim and inscription. It also goes into helping kids decide on starting their own collection, along with tips on best storage, preservation and display.