Two weeks before National Coin Week on April 9, 2019, the 73rd edition of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins (colloquially referred to as the “Red Book”) is set to debut. The 73rd edition of the Red Book will elucidate a variety of new coin issues throughout 2018 and early 2019, in addition […]
Red Book recollections: Jeff Ambio
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book. On April 9, the highly anticipated 73rd edition of the Red Book is scheduled to debut. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, […]
Whitman Publishing debuts expanded second edition of Harlan Berk’s 100 Greatest Ancient Coins
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the second edition of 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, by noted historian of the ancient world and professional coin dealer, Harlan J. Berk. The 144-page hardcover coffee-table book will debut March 12, 2019, two weeks before the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show. It will be available […]
Bowers on collecting: A Minor Maine Mystery
It is okay to borrow from myself, I think. As I write these words, I am getting ready to head off to the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore. Accordingly, for this week’s item, I reproduce a feature-let I wrote in November 1992 for the Rare Coin Review, plus two sharp color images. See […]
Musings on A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents as the third edition debuts
In the United States today, the Lincoln cent is the most popular “classic” collector coin. Uniquely, it holds that position while also being one of the most popular modern coins. To call the Lincoln cent a classic American coin is to group it with Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, Standing Liberty quarters, Liberty Walking half dollars, […]
Whitman Publishing releases new updated edition of Robert Shippee’s award-winning memoir on collecting and investing in rare coins
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the second edition of Pleasure and Profit: 100 Lessons for Building and Selling a Collection of Rare Coins, by Robert W. Shippee. The 328-page book will debut at the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo, February 28, 2019. After that, it can be ordered from booksellers […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending February 17, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending February 17, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the Philadelphia Mint’s 2019 Native American $1 Coin, 25-Coin Roll (19NA), which sold 9,430 units and was released on February 13. In second place was the Denver Mint’s 2019 Native American $1 Coin, 25-Coin Roll […]
2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set released today
Today, the U.S. Mint released the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set (19AQ). The set includes all five locations featured on the America the Beautiful Proof quarters for 2019: Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts, American Memorial Park in the Northern Mariana Islands, the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam, […]
Bowers on collecting: This and that, here and there
It has been a busy time for me and even more for others on the Whitman staff. As you read these words, the fifth edition of Mega Red is nearly ready to go to press. This will be over 1,500 pages and have more information than you can read in a week of evenings. This […]
Numismatics goes viral in the United States: The coming Great American Coin Hunt
Two months from now, in late April 2019, the Great American Coin Hunt is planned to launch as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic […]
