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Holt0222

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TheCoinKid

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The "Red Book" A Guide Book of US coins is a must. It's printed annually. Very good for reference purposes. Just understand that quoted coin prices are full blown retail (if not more).

Ebay or Amazon is a very efficient way to buy coin reference guides, as well as other books.

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Charlie P. (NY)

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Older ones are cheaper (usually) and you can get the latest values off the internet. I never buy a current book; but then I focus on pre '64 US coins.

One that REALLY helps is a good coin grading guide. I have an old line drawing guide that shows the key areas of the various (US) coins and I find it a lot better than a photo guide.
 

spummerr

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Just look up coins etc on the internet, you don't need a book
 

CincinnatiKid

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I do my best to stay current with annual publications, Red Book, etc.
I really enjoy old coin books ��.
For current pricing, I pay subscription fees for the CDN. (Coin Dealer Newsletter).
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TheHunterGT

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Just look up coins etc on the internet, you don't need a book

Some people prefer a book over a bright screen. The internet is not and will never be a replacement for a book.
 

Cool Hand Fluke

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My best resource is the Standard Catalog of World Coins. These books have over 2,000 pages. Every country is listed from A to Z with photos and listings. Book has pictures of just about every coin minted the last 200 years. It been a great research tool for those weird foreign coins we occasionally find. I used this book on many coins I have dug that I just could not identify. A few years ago I dug a silver coin that appeared to be from one of the Asian countries. After flipping through the pages the book had an identical picture of the coin I found. The silver coin was from China, it was dated from the 1890's. This book has been used many times over the years. I bought mine used at a coin shop for $10.00. New they are a little pricey, I believe the are $50.00 + new. Try to find a used one.
 

Cool Hand Fluke

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It's big! Kind of like the New York City Phone Book!
 

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coinman123

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Some people prefer a book over a bright screen. The internet is not and will never be a replacement for a book.

Agreed, I find it easier to go to bed after reading a book than reading a bright screen. A bright screen does two things, gives me a headache and overstimulates me making it harder to go to sleep.

The Redbook (A Guide to United States Coins) is a must have for a coin collector.
 

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