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All-New, Redesigned and Reimagined for 2026!

With over 25 million copies sold, A Guide Book of United States Coins—the world’s #1 best-selling price guide and numismatic reference—returns better than ever in its completely reimagined and redesigned 79th edition.

New for 2026:

Over 32,500 coin prices for more than 12,000 listingsA completely redesigned, larger formatAn easier-to-use layoutFun Fact Spotlights to enhance your collecting journeyUpdated research and the latest U.S. Mint dataMarket values using Collector’s Price Guide (CPG) Retail pricing and Greysheet Identification (GSID) numbers to seamlessly identify and link each coin across the entire Whitman family of products

Since 1946, collectors around the globe have relied on this trusted guide for its grade-by-grade coin values, historical insights, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data. Wondering, What’s this coin? How rare are my coins? How much are they worth? The 2026 edition of The Official Red Book®, affectionately known as the Red Book, answers these questions and so much more.

Take a journey through America’s numismatic history, exploring early New England coinage, Wild West Morgan Dollars, humble Lincoln Cents, and popular modern series, bullion programs, and dazzling gold coins, both old and new. This latest edition includes more than 2,000 full-color images and over 32,500 updated prices and auction records for more than 12,000 coins, tokens, medals, sets, and other collectibles.

Expand your knowledge with in-depth coverage of:

Colonial and early American coinsFederal coins, including modern series like the latest American Women quarters, Native American dollars, and American Innovation dollarsCommemoratives, Proof coins, and Mint setsTerritorial gold, Civil War tokens, and other historical piecesPuerto Rican, Philippine, and Hawaiian coinsSilver, gold, platinum, and palladium bullion coinsError coins, Patterns, and more

Educational articles on topics such as investing, grading coins, and detecting counterfeits make this an essential resource for collectors of all levels. Engaging essays on the history of American coinage, third-party grading, and the modern rare-coin market provide a deeper understanding of what has been called “the hobby of kings.”

These are just a few highlights of the insightful, captivating, and invaluable Red Book—the definitive reference for U.S. coins and the world’s best-selling coin price guide.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, the 79th edition of the Red Book is your essential companion for navigating the world of U.S. coins.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Whitman-CDN Publishing, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 79th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 484 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0794851614
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0794851613
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #35,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in State Quarter Collecting #5 in Antiques & Collectibles Encyclopedias
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